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Collections Fans Fans II Fans III Vechten Mt. Fuji
	13. ca. 1880 - 1890. Europe. possibly France. lace leaf. wood sticks. folding, pleated fan.
	The single leaf is of black silk Chantilly lace. The graceful swirls of foliage and feathery, pendant flowers evoke an aura of Oriental mystery. The wood sticks are ebonized but otherwise plain. gl. 14" (35.5cm) gw. 1" (2.5cm) op. 27" (68.5cm); 180º 16/2 white metal (steel?) loop steel rivet Armstrong, Collector's, cat. #117 (erroneous date); Smolar-Meynart cat. #11
	14. ca. 1910 - 1920. probably France. translucent silk/sequins leaf. wood sticks. folding, pleated fan.
	Because the sequins are so much heavier than the single, translucent silk leaf, and because the balloon shape leaves the center of the fan unprotected by the guards, fans of this type may not always survive intact. This fan has been carefully designed. Sequins simultaneously form the swallowtail sparrows' wings and span the top of the translucent, black silk leaf from guard to guard. The sticks, made of simple, ebonized wood, are decorated with piqué point. gl. 9 1/2" (24.1cm) gw. 3/4" (1.9cm) op. 18 1/2" (47cm); 170º 14/2 h. of leaf at center 13" (33cm) steel rivet Armstrong, Collector's, cat. #108; Bennet, Fans, cat. #75; Delpierre cat. #32. 14. accession H.93.55 12XX
	ca. 1880 - 1895. France. gouache on "chickenskin" leaf. mother-of-pearl sticks. signed: Lasellaz. folded, pleated fan.
	Mme. G. Lasellaz worked for at least three prominent fan firms: Adrien J. Rodien, E. Kees, and Duvelleroy (Percival 145). Painted in gouache, this charming vellum leaf presents a courtship scene. The man on the right (perhaps the suitor himself or a poet serving as emissary) woos the young girl in pink. She has evidently turned to the older woman, who shares her charge's delight. Thus, fidelity, as represented by the woman's blue dress and small spaniel, advises innocence, symbolized by the younger woman's pink dress. The steps in the right background may symbolize Christian virtues: the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love (or charity); the four cardinal ones of courage, justice, prudence, and temperance. The fact that the steps lead up to a large (Georgian?) house may signify the chance for the beloved to improve her social status through the proposed marriage. Especially intriguing is the scene's gentle humor, evident not only in the women's response, but the portrayal of the man. His ruffled lace, gold waistcoat, intricately curled wig, and exaggerated mustache give him a foppish air. The small dog ignores everything behind him and stares toward whoever views the fan. The obverse of the double leaf presents two birds and flowers, airily painted. The iridescent mother-of-pearl sticks and guards are intricately pierced and painted in gold with flowers and birds, and backed with goldfish. gl. 12" (30.5cm) gw. 1 1/16" (2.8cm) op. 22 1/4" (56.5cm); 180º 14/2 paste stud Armstrong, Collector's, cat. #38. Top of Page For more information, please call (914) 669-5033 or email gardenprogram@yahoo.com
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