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AN IVORY FAN
CIRCA 1750
The leaf painted with nine shaped vignettes, partly en camaieu in pink, blue and mauve, verso with two vignettes, the sticks carved and painted, closing to form a baton carved with garlands of fruit and painted with further vignettes, tagged ‘no. 8’ on parchment, in a purple velvet box stamped 'VANIER' and monogrammed ER to the top
CIRCA 1750
The leaf painted with nine shaped vignettes, partly en camaieu in pink, blue and mauve, verso with two vignettes, the sticks carved and painted, closing to form a baton carved with garlands of fruit and painted with further vignettes, tagged ‘no. 8’ on parchment, in a purple velvet box stamped 'VANIER' and monogrammed ER to the top
Provenance
Probably Emma Louisa von Rothschild, and by descent to her daughter Charlotte Louise Adela Evelina Behrens (née Rothschild), and by descent.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
France has recently announced new regulations on the sale and commercial movement of all elephant ivory items but is yet to issue further guidance on implementation. Christie’s may be unable to arrange shipments of certain elephant ivory lots to France until further guidance is issued by the French authorities. Bidders who intend to ship an ivory lot to France bid at their own risk. A delay or inability to export elephant ivory is not grounds to cancel the purchase of a lot, and buyers remain responsible for all storage charges that accrue in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.