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Hand Held 19th Century Fan. Signed "Aug Lauronce". French, Circa 1885

Creator: Auguste Lauronce
Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Chromolithograph on silk scene of a young woman greeting her lover on horseback by the window. Colors are of muted greys, beige, flesh tones, and white. The frame and sticks are made of bone. The fan is signed at the base center "Aug Lauronce".
Auguste Lauronce was a world renowned printer lithographer whose work was on display at the Paris Exposition in 1879 and later he was commissioned to apply his art to fine quality items like this fan. The fan is of French origin and circa 1885.
Dimensions: 10 1/2" high; opens to 18". Condition is excellent and all original.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Chromolithograph on Silk
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1885
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Incollect Reference #:	254269

Dimensions

W.	18 in;	H.	10.5 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	45.72 cm;	H.	26.67 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.

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