Mother-of-pearl and lace fan, ‘Three Scenes’ 19th century

Fan with openwork mother-of-pearl ribs, polished to a high shine with iridescent sheen. The fan face, crafted from light-coloured lace, features three medallions with hand-painted scenes of a traditional and romantic nature, depicting figures in a rural landscape accompanied by sequins and scattered gold threads that adorn the fabric. It shows slight signs of wear due to age and use.

Presented in a semi-circular display case of gilded wood with a blue fabric background.

Size: 24 x 45 cm; Size with frame: 36 x 65 cm