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S. Mocholi (French, late 19th century). Painted lace and nacre shell fan, n.d. Signed in lower left corner of top painted panel. A gorgeous fan comprised of openwork nacre shell sticks and a lace leaf with 4 painted fabric insets of adorable cherubs. The lustrous, translucent nacre shell is gold-colored in areas to form several decorative fleurs-de-lis, the symbol of the French royalty. Floral and scrolling ribbon motifs adorn the pink lace surrounding the panels of cherubs, who are depicted playing various instruments amongst heavenly clouds. Size of fan: 21.2" W x 11" H (53.8 cm x 27.9 cm); of frame: 25.2" W x 14.8" H (64 cm x 37.6 cm)

Little is known of the designer S. Mocholi, however, he did create another fan that was collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (accession number 63.90.100).

Provenance: private Rancho Mirage, California, USA collection, by inheritance in 2020; ex-Dr. TDR Berreth, California, USA, acquired before 1982

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  • Condition: Fan and its materials have not been examined outside of frame. Signed in lower left corner of top painted fabric panel. Break to left-most stick, as well as some tears and losses to lace and tearing to lower ovoid painted fabric panel. Liberal remaining pigments and detail. Stable fissures to top of frame. Suspension wire on verso for display.

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