August 2026 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Lot 70:
Sold for: $210
Description
Item/Description: Grand Tour folding hand fan, preserved inside a Rococo-style fan-shaped shadowbox frame. The fan features a classical grand tour mythological or allegorical scene on the leaf (Pavese). Signed "Fecit Michael Costantini Neapoli 1772". The Monture (Sticks & Guards) feature openwork carved and pierced bone or shell sticks, accented with subtle metallic gilding.
Material: Mixed
Dimensions: Length: 23 3/4"; Width: 2"; Height: 15 3/4"
Condition: Signs of age and wear include surface scratches, scuffing to frame. Fan shows curling, discoloration, paint loss, and age.
Age: 1772
Provenance: Private Estate
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