Collection of Five Vintage Fans
Lot: 116
Comprising bone framed example with floral motif, mother of pearl framed example with sparrows amongst blossoms, ebonized wood framed example with blue birds, mother of pearl inlaid ebonized wood framed example, ebonized wood frame with parcel gilt and floral motif fan.
Approximate dimensions overall: 10 1/4 - 14 1/2 inches long..
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.
The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Condition: Some tearing and loss to fans. Frames with light wear. Bone example with apparent loss to frame. Mother of pearl fan with loss to clasp and strung with later wire.