Fan

Unknown

ca. 1830 · Ivory, gilt, goache · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This brisé fan- made only of sticks without a decorated leaf of paper, fabric or parchment- is in outstanding condition. It is a lovely example of its type: the paper-thin ivory has been delicately carved and pierced to a lace-like effect, vibrantly decorated with gilding and painting.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1830

Medium

Ivory, gilt, goache

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923