Three fans, Europe, 19th century *One, the leaf in cream silk sewn with silver sequins, in the taste of the First Empire. Mother-of-pearl burgau frame. Metal clasp. *The other, the black silk leaf sewn with gold sequins. Mounted in wood pierced, engraved and gilded. Metal hanger. H.t. 22 cm (small accidents, wear, restorations) *We join a fan of broken type in synthetic material.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.