Hand fan - Paper - Mother-of-pearl fan

Title: Antique/vintage fan decorated with a gallant scene, pierced sticks and gilding – Display case included Elegant Rococo-style folding fan, characterized by rich polychrome decoration with a gallant figurative scene and ornamental motifs in gold, blue and ivory. The central part depicts figures in historical costumes set in a landscape, surrounded by elaborate floral decorations and eighteenth-century-inspired arabesques. The sticks feature refined pierced work, with dark floral and geometric motifs on a pale mother-of-pearl-looking background. The fan is kept open inside a shapely display case, with a dark blue background, which enhances its decorative aspect and protects it from handling. Features: * Type: decorative folding fan * Style: Rococo / Louis XV revival * Era: presumably late 19th – early 20th century, to be confirmed * Materials: pierced sticks with a mother-of-pearl-like appearance and decorated page; exact composition not verified * Decoration: polychrome figurative scene, floral motifs and gilding * Open fan length: 42 cm * Fan radius: 21 cm * Display case dimensions: 48 × 31 × 3 cm * Display case included in the sale The item shows signs compatible with age and conservation. Please inspect the photographs carefully, which are an integral part of the description. The fan is sold complete with the pictured display case.

Estimate:$415.55

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