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Lot n° 94

Walk in the garden, circa 1760 Folded fan, the...

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Walk in the garden, circa 1760 Folded fan, the double sheet in gouache paint on a blue background. In the center, a woman descends some steps to join groups of children and adults playing. Gardeners on the left and a gallant scene complete the decor. Reverse painted with flowers on both sides of country views framing a gallant scene. Has kept its original border painted with flowers. Original white mother-of-pearl mount engraved and gilded in two tones. Three cartels are painted with a shepherd, a shepherdess and a young man kneeling in front of a damsel in the center. H.t. 27 cm - H.f. 12 cm (wear, restorations, accidents) Provenance : former collection of Henry-René d'Allemagne (1863-1950).