Les amours de Vénus, France, circa 1750 Folded fan, the leaf in skin, mounted in the English style and painted with Venus receiving Adonis, while lovers assist them. One holding a dog on a leash. The reverse is painted with a gallant couple in a country setting. When closed, the fan features a bird painted on the upper edge. White mother-of-pearl frame, pierced, carved, engraved, burgued, silvered and gilded with Salomon and the Queen of Sheba. Height 29 cm (accidents, missing parts, restorations)

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