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    Sale 5572

    Costume and Textiles

    London, South Kensington

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    15 March 2005

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    • A fan, signed Francis Houghton
    Lot 453

    A fan, signed Francis Houghton, the dark gauze leaf painted with a gentleman in 18th century dress peering at a sleeping flower girl through his lorgnette, the reserves of black lace, the smokey grey mother of pearl sticks pierced and gilt--13 in. circa 1890

    Price realised

    GBP 240

    Estimate

    GBP 200 - GBP 400

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    A fan, signed Francis Houghton, the dark gauze leaf painted with a gentleman in 18th century dress peering at a sleeping flower girl through his lorgnette, the reserves of black lace, the smokey grey mother of pearl sticks pierced and gilt--13 in. circa 1890
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