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Lot 424:
A Collection of 7 Antique and Vintage Folding Hand Fans, Late 19th/Early 20th Century all need repair
Description
The collection consists of 7 antique and vintage folding hand fans, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The fans exhibit diverse construction methods and materials, including carved wood, possibly bone or celluloid sticks, and leaves made of silk, paper, or various fabrics. Decorative styles vary, including examples with hand-painted floral motifs in muted colors and printed figural or landscape scenes. One prominent example features extensive gold-toned openwork and piercing on the sticks and guards. Another fan features deeply carved, pierced white sticks. Several fans retain silk or fabric tassels, one notably pink. The fans are of the folding type, encompassing both brisé and monture styles.
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