Private fans collection of Evgeniya Doremidova
Saint-Petersburg

Black bobbin lace fan with the cipher “MT” under royal crown, wedding gift to Maria Theresa of Bavaria, Archduchess of Habsburg Este (1849 – 1919).

Mother of pearl burgau frame engraved and gilded with symbols of love and marriage: kissing doves, bows and quivers, flowers.

Provenance: Sotheby’s auction 17 December 2008 “Property from Royal and noble families”.