Hunting Napoleon III fan in a display frame 12 folding rods and 2 cover rods made of mother-of-pearl, open-worked and partially gilt/silver-plated. The fan leaf made of paper, painted on the front with hunting society and framed by golden tendrils, rocailles, birds and fruit baskets. Mounted on red velvet fabric. Fan-shaped, ornamented wooden frame. Conservation, repaired; overall size 63.5 cm x 40.5 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - Part II. A French Napoleon III fan with hunting scene and frame. Chipped, repaired. France. 2nd half 19th cent.