French work; first third of the 18th century.
"Fan with chinoiserie motifs".
Painted and gilded paper.
Presents old restorations.
Measurements: 27 x 31 cm (open); 39 x 63 cm (frame).
During the 18th century, social gatherings at public events were the appropriate context for ladies to show off their new fashionable acquisitions, of which fans were the perfect complement. Fans became very important not only because of their usefulness, but also because ladies developed a whole language around the use and arrangement of the fan.