FINE C1840 CHINESE CARVED IVORY BRISE FAN FOR 'SOPHIA'

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FINE C1840 CHINESE CARVED IVORY BRISE FAN FOR 'SOPHIA'

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Sold Date: 06/29/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

For auction we have a fine 19c Chinese carved ivory brise fan. This ivory fan was produced in Canton, China around c1840 for export to the West. Good Canton ivory fans are becoming much more difficult to find and this particular type fan is even harder to find when the central reserve has the original commision owners name carved inside. The quality of workmanship is of a very high standard showing good deep relief on the guard sticks as well as even the inner sticks due to the fact that the earlier fans had the carving performed to just one side which gave the artist much more depth to accomplish this feat. The context matter of the scenes are comprised of many figures amoungst garden and pavillion scenes showing willow, prunus and dogwood trees along with leafy plants, flowers, animals, garden seats and benches. T is also a nicely done continuous laurel leaf swag just below the wonderful silk ribbon as well as many sections of fencing, superbly done finials and a wide variety of pagodas and other Chinese buildings and architecture. T are two heavy guard sticks and (21) inner sticks for a total of (23) original complete sticks. Condition is excellent with only a few of the normal background fret bars missing. The color and patina are also superb and the fan shows very well the accomplishments of the Cantonese carvers. Length 7-3/8" x Width (when fully opened) 13". If you collect antique fans or are starting a Asian ivory collection, this would be a fabulous addition to ones collection so bid accordingly!

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