A fan, the leaf painted with a classical scene of the Departure of a Hero, the ivory sticks carved and pierced with figures - <I>10in (25cm.), circa 1800 - in glazed fan-shaped case</I> | Christie's

Sale 7722

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London, South Kensington

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16 September 1997

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A fan, the leaf painted with a classical scene of the Departure of a Hero, the ivory sticks carved and pierced with figures - 10in (25cm.), circa 1800 - in glazed fan-shaped case

Price realised

GBP 126

Estimate

GBP 25 - GBP 250

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A fan, the leaf painted with a classical scene of the Departure of a Hero, the ivory sticks carved and pierced with figures - 10in (25cm.), circa 1800 - in glazed fan-shaped case
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