Object Number: Na2149

Collection: Applied Art

Object Name: fan

Description: Leaf: paper stuck to black gauze, shaped cut-outs at sides and corners reveal gauze; paper side painted with seated lady in green skirt with flimsy white bodice and purple drapery, and cherub among corn and poppies; ornate gilt scroll border with flower festoons; gilt sequins stitched round top edge. Reverse painted mainly in gilt and brown with scrolls extending over sticks; central motif of wheatsheaf, rake, hat, book. Fourteen horn sticks and 2 guards; Sticks below leaf pierced with central shaped cartouche containing cherub and 2 birds on cloud, backed with mother-of-pearl, and trellis ornament; gilt scrolls and flowers. Gilt hanger. In original red-satin-covered box, inscribed in gilt inside: ' MANUFACTURED // IN PARIS ' and ' J.Duvelleroy // BY APPOINTMENT // LONDON.167.Regent Street.W. '