Loading

Folding Fan with Ribbon Lace

Unknownca. 1910

Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Berlin, Germany

The rack of this filigree fan is made of a translucent brown synthetic material that imitates costly tortoiseshell. The rods are inlaid with silver studs. Black silk tulle forms the almost indiscernible ground for the white linen lace flower design inspired by the curved lines of Art Nouveau. The linen lace and tulle bottom are studded with silver sequins that would have sparkled with the holder’s every movement. The ends of the rods are connected by a metal mandrel.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Folding Fan with Ribbon Lace
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: ca. 1910
  • Stylistic point of origin: France
  • Rights: Photo © bpk - Photo Agency / Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz / Stephan Klonk │ Text © Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz / Christine Waidenschlager
  • Provenance: 2003 Kamer/Ruf collection; 1994 Sotheby’s, London; estate of Lady Zia Wernher (1892–1977), Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz
  • Physical Dimensions: w62 x h44 cm
  • ISIL no.: DE-MUS-018417
  • Type: Fan
  • External Link: http://www.smb.museum/museen-und-einrichtungen/kunstgewerbemuseum/home.html
  • Medium: Synthetic material, silk, linen, metal
Kunstgewerbemuseum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites