An anamorphic engraved leaf for a ventole or flag fan, each side with an invertable head, each with two verses 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (16 x 20.7cm.), Italian, late 18th century

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An anamorphic engraved leaf for a ventole or flag fan, each side with an invertable head, each with two verses 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (16 x 20.7cm.), Italian, late 18th century
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Such anamorphic leaves were made in many parts of Italy. This leaf is close in execution to one in the Ambrosian Library in Milan, reproduced in Ventagli Italiani, p. 15 where it is attributed to Milan or Bologna.

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