£80 - £100
19th century wood brisé fans, c1880’s, probably Austrian, the first a sturdy example with heavier guards formed as bamboo, applied with silver metal initials (GC?) to the upper guard, and decorative panels to the tip and head of both guards, fitted with a metal loop, chain and ring for closure, the main body of the fan with a competent drawing of an 18th century couple, the gentleman seated at his easel, painting a winged cherub, guard length approx. 26cm; together with a smaller, lighter brisé, the guards varnished or polished, the sticks pierced in to bands, guard approx. 23cm (2)
Both have defective ribbon, the first fan rivet is present but needs to be re-secured.
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