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<I>--13 in. circa 1890 | Christie's

Sale 5572

Costume and Textiles

London, South Kensington

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15 March 2005

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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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