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The Shepherdess and the Bird, ca. 1760-1770 Folded...

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The Shepherdess and the Bird, ca. 1760-1770 Folded fan, the double sheet of wallpaper of a shepherdess scene with a damsel holding a bird, near its open cage. A shepherd is watching her. Reverse side painted with a shell and flower effect. Signed later by the fan maker "Vanier à Paris". Original white mother-of-pearl frame, cut, engraved and gilded with flowers and a group of four lovers. 19th century. Gilded metal clasp. H.t. 28,5 cm-H.f. 13,5 cm (restorations)