Ivory fan in the form of a deck of cards, vernis Martin. Watteau style.

9/28/16
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Abanico de marfil en forma de baraja.

Vernis Martin fan. Rococo, Watteau style.

Ivory fan in the form of a deck of cards, vernis Martin. Watteau theme: a party in a palace, where Pierrot and Colombine dance. On the back side, a country tour, with hunting. Chinese medallions. COLEC. OF S. M. THE QUEEN CHRISTINE.

Abanico de marfil en forma de baraja, vernis Martin. Asunto estilo Watteau: una fiesta en un palacio, donde bailan Pierrot y Colombine. En el revés, jira campestre, con cacería. Medallones chinescos. COLEC. DE S. M. LA REINA CRISTINA.

Source: Exposición de El Abanico en España: Catálogo general ilustrado por Joaquín Ezquerra del del Bayo (1863-1942), Madrid, mayo- junio, 1920. Publicación: Sociedad Española de Amigos del Arte, 1920.

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