Don Quixote by Cervantes, Europe, circa 1860-1870 Folded fan - Lot 154

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Don Quixote by Cervantes, Europe, circa 1860-1870 Folded fan - Lot 154
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Europe, circa 1860-1870 Folded fan, the skin sheet lined with paper and painted with five scenes illustrating the novel by Spanish writer Cervantes. From left to right, the death-court cart, Don Quixote and Sancho's meal, Don Quixote and Sancho kneeling before the ladies after Grandville (1858), and Don Quixote and the birds from Montesinos' cave. The last scene features the false princess of Micomicon asking Don Quixote to restore her to the throne, after Coypel. On the reverse, Don Quixote and Sancho Pança on horseback. Beautiful white mother-of-pearl mounting, finely beaded, carved, engraved, gilded and burgundy, with harvest lovers framing a gallant scene in a country setting. H.t. 17.5 cm-H.f. 12.5 cm (wear, restorations)
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