Lot 188
188
A large Canton fan, the leaf painted with figures on terraces, their faces of ivory, their clothes of silk, the verso embroidered with plants, birds and butterflies, the sticks lacquered in black and gold with figures on a terrace, butterflies and fans - 13in. (34cm.), circa 1880 - in fitted lacquer box (leaf worn)
A large Canton fan, the leaf painted with figures on terraces, their faces of ivory, their clothes of silk, the verso embroidered with plants, birds and butterflies, the sticks lacquered in black and gold with figures on a terrace, butterflies and fans - 13in. (34cm.), circa 1880 - in fitted lacquer box (leaf worn)

Details
A large Canton fan, the leaf painted with figures on terraces, their faces of ivory, their clothes of silk, the verso embroidered with plants, birds and butterflies, the sticks lacquered in black and gold with figures on a terrace, butterflies and fans - 13in. (34cm.), circa 1880 - in fitted lacquer box (leaf worn)
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Provenance
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, sold Sotheby's, September 11-19, 1997 lot 2205a, with swing sale label

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