Gold, enamel and horn brisé fan, Hanau, circa 1820
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1820
This exquisite brisé fan originates from Hanau, Germany, dating to approximately 1820. The fan is constructed from gold, enamel, and horn, exhibiting a sophisticated interplay of materials and craftsmanship.
Its tapering guards are adorned with detailed bright cloisonné enamel, featuring motifs of flowers, acorns, and various geometrical ornaments. At the base, the fan is accented with a flower-shaped washer composed of turquoise cabochons. The inner sticks are elaborately carved with stylised shell ornaments arranged within a delicate scale pattern, culminating in decorative polyfoil arches. The fan has a total height of 28.9 cm (7 1/2 inches) and reaches a width of 34.3 cm (13 1/2 inches) when fully opened.
It is marked with the Hanau town mark and comes complete with a later leather retailer’s case stamped with the name Adler and associated locations. This piece exemplifies the refined artistry associated with 19th-century luxury accessories, balancing intricate carving with vibrant enamel work.
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Physical characteristics
- Materials
- Gold, enamel, horn, turquoise
- Dimensions
- 28.9cm high, 34.3cm wide when opened
Technical characteristics
- Marks
- Hanau town mark
Design
- Ornaments
- flowers, acorns, geometrical patterns, stylised shell ornaments, scale pattern, polyfoil arches
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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