Hercules and Omphale, Europe, circa 1750 Folded fan, the ski - Lot 73

Lot n° 73
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Hercules and Omphale, Europe, circa 1750 Folded fan, the ski - Lot 73
Hercules and Omphale, Europe, circa 1750 Folded fan, the skin sheet painted with gouache. Hercules has abandoned his mace and the skin of the Nemean lion, worn by Omphale. Holding a distaff, he spins wool in submission. The reverse is painted with a shepherdess tending her sheep. Later inscription in ink on the border: "Vanier Chardin Paris 17 rue Auber". Very fine white mother-of-pearl frame, pierced, carved, engraved, burgundy and gilded, decorated with three animated scenes of characters in cartels among flowers and baskets. The plumes are adorned with porcelain plaques painted with gallant scenes supported by lovers. H.t. 29.5 cm-H.f. 14.5 cm (wear, restoration)
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