A fine fan by Alexandre with applique gold guardsticks, signed W[illiam] Wyld , the leaf painted with a capriccio of the bay of Naples, with figures in sixteenth century dress in the foreground, signed W. Wyld, the verso of cannepin painted with berries and insects, signed Alexandre in gold, the tortoiseshell sticks pierced and gilt with foil, the guardsticks set with gold panels chassed with classical lovers and putti in rocaille - 11in. (29cm.), circa 1860 (some gold foil missing from sticks, one stick repaired, tortoiseshell slightly pitted) See colour plate on cover
A fine fan by Alexandre with applique gold guardsticks, signed W[illiam] Wyld , the leaf painted with a capriccio of the bay of Naples, with figures in sixteenth century dress in the foreground, signed W. Wyld, the verso of cannepin painted with berries and insects, signed Alexandre in gold, the tortoiseshell sticks pierced and gilt with foil, the guardsticks set with gold panels chassed with classical lovers and putti in rocaille - 11in. (29cm.), circa 1860 (some gold foil missing from sticks, one stick repaired, tortoiseshell slightly pitted) See colour plate on cover
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
