The Coronation of the Sultana, France, circa 1850 Folded fan - Lot 148

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The Coronation of the Sultana, France, circa 1850 Folded fan - Lot 148
The Coronation of the Sultana, France, circa 1850 Folded fan, double lithographed and painted paper sheet of an oriental scene evoking the coronation of Esther by King Ahasuerus. Ministers and courtiers surround them Engraver's name on left. The reverse depicts the abduction of Amphitrite by Neptune on a quadriga, watched by nymphs. Beautiful white mother-of-pearl mounting, engraved and gilded with flower motifs. The plumes feature an original interlacing design evoking a snake. Gilded metal clasp. H.t. 27 cm-H.f. 10.6 cm
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