Three fans, Europe, 19th-20th centuries *Harvesting, Europe, circa 1830-1840 Folded fan, double sheet in lithographed and enhanced paper, decorated with three cartels in a rich gilded flower design. Engraved and gilded horn mount. Height 24.5 cm (does not fold, restorations) *Flower baskets, Europe, circa 1850 Folded fan, the double sheet in lithographed skin enhanced with gouache of an 18th-century scene. Flautist and young girls on reverse. Mounted in gilded bone. Bélière. H.t. 26.5 cm (does not bend, restorations, accident) *Musical entertainment, Europe, circa 1920 Folded fan, the skin leaf painted in the 18th century style. Signed on the right. Fabric reverse, mute. Bone mount. H.t. 23 cm (accidents, does not close)

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