{"product_id":"vintage-projet-deventail-picture-french-watercolour-fan-painting-baptendier","title":"Vintage Projet D'Eventail Picture, French, Watercolour Fan Painting, Baptendier","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 26285\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a vintage projet d'éventail picture. A French, framed watercolour fan painting by Elisabeth Baptendier-Rastenaeff, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eElisabeth Baptendier-Rastenaeff was an accomplished early 20th century French watercolorist and designer celebrated for her elegant floral compositions and intricate fan designs (projets d'éventail). As an official sociétaire of the prestigious Société des Artistes Français, she regularly exhibited her work at their annual Paris Salons, bridging the decorative elegance of Art Nouveau and the early Art Deco era.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFascinating framed example, with superb colour and Art Nouveau aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSet behind clear, bright glass for delightful display quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDistinctive frame complements the fan-shaped painting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresents a colourful bouquet of flowers ahead of a Continental landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRedolent of the Art Nouveau and Belle Époque eras of French art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eName plaque presents the artist's name and her association with \u003cem\u003eSociétaire des Artistes Français\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a distinctive and appealing vintage projet d'éventail, presenting the early 20th century pursuit of painting fans for an unusually shaped picture. A treat of colour and French aesthetic taste. Delivered ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 92cm (36.25'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 2cm (.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 59cm (23.25'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Fine Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57597257810293,"sku":"26285","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/26285-1.jpg?v=1790071380","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/vintage-projet-deventail-picture-french-watercolour-fan-painting-baptendier","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}