A fan, tortoiseshell and black lace, circa 1900
(5)Estimate $1,200 – $1,500
Having tortoiseshell slats, interleaved with ruffled black lace, with the last slat bearing the inscription Nellie" in raised rose gold
Provenance: presented by Dame Nellie Melba to Emmy Smith-Palmer (daughter John C. Smith, British Consul Munich Bavaria) after she accompanied her on a European tour to Paris as a pianist and singer in 1906.
The lot also includes a photo of Emily Smith and a hand written letter by Dame Nellie Melba on her personalized stationery, in its original addressed envelope,
'Dear Miss Smith, I shall be very offended if you do not keep the little fan I gave to you, I hope it will be a little porte-bonheur during your career, Yours Truly Nellie Melba'"
(5)
the fan 35 cm long, 66 cm wide
- Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
- $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |
