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Brisé fan
(1775-1800)
Medium
ivory, glass, metal, silk (ribbon)
Measurements
25.8 × 38.3 × 2.4 cm (open)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1931
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(France / Italy)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
3268-D3
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest
Physical description
Carved ivory with three main medallions showing classical scenes, interspersed with lesser medallions. Ivory silk ribbon threaded through tops of sticks.
Brise, carved ivory, scenic medallions against lacey background, diamanté pin, ribbon (Louis XVI period).
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