Antique French Louis XV Period Hand Painted Pale Blue Fan in Gilt Frame With Angels and Cherubs

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Very early paper or parchment fan of the period, Louis XV, very finely hand painted in gouache, pen & ink … Read more Very early paper or parchment fan of the period, Louis XV, very finely hand painted in gouache, pen & ink portraying angels with young cupids in the heavenly white clouds against the palest of blue backgrounds. The exquisite scene is framed with meticulously hand painted borders. Professionally & expensively presented under anti-glare glass in a fine gilt frame worthy of this incredible work of art. Whoever the artist was, he/she was in a class of their own.
No markings other than the framers mark on verso.
18th. Century. A delightful piece of artwork.
Condition is good for age. Wear and loss as shown in photos. It's an exquisite piece.
Listed by East2West Furniture, Florida.
Overall with frame: 29 1/4" x 17 1/2" x 1". The fan is about 7" x 23".
6 pounds. See less