ANTIQUE DECORATIVE LADY'S FOLDING HAND FANS, LOT OF TWO, comprising a Vernis Martin style polychrome brise example, probably French, one side depicting romantic figures in a landscape, the other side with a coastal scene featuring an oxen cart, boats, and figures, fitted in a custom conservation box; and a mourning example featuring a mother-of-pearl frame supporting black silk having white-lace floral decoration, in its original paper-covered pasteboard box with an inscription indicating that it was a gift brought back from Havana in 1872. 18th and 19th century. 8 1/2" and 9" L.

The important collection of H. Marshall Goodman Jr., Richmond, VA.

Brise example with several separations to the securing ribbon and minor paint losses to the decoration below the scenes; other example excellent with a minor tear to the back.