Vouwwaaier met een pastorale scène, geflankeerd door ovale medaillons en muziekinstrumenten aan striklinten c. 1780

This anonymous fan, dating back to c. 1780, is a beautiful example of 18th-century craftsmanship. The fan features a delicate painted scene of a pastoral setting, likely a garden, complete with two figures, likely a couple, surrounded by flora and fauna. The fan is adorned with intricate gilded details, including two oval medaillons on either side of the main scene, showcasing various floral and avian motifs. The fan's ivory sticks are adorned with delicate carving, adding another layer of detail and beauty to this object, which would have been a coveted accessory in the 18th-century.