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Life in harmony, Europe, circa 1770-1780 Folded fan, the leaf in skin, mounted in English and painted with a man playing a flute in a garden. A dog, symbol of fidelity, and musical instruments evoke harmony. Cartels on either side symbolize fidelity and prosperity. Rose on reverse. Carved, engraved and silvered bone mount decorated with stylized foliage. H.t. 28.3 cm-H.f. 13.5 cm
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Life in harmony, Europe, circa 1770-1780 Folded fan, the leaf in skin, mounted in English and painted with a man playing a flute in a garden. A dog, symbol of fidelity, and musical instruments evoke harmony. Cartels on either side symbolize fidelity and prosperity. Rose on reverse. Carved, engraved and silvered bone mount decorated with stylized foliage. H.t. 28.3 cm-H.f. 13.5 cm
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