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A Beautiful Late Nineteenth Century Paper Leaf Folding Hand Fan
Gertrude Antiques
for sale €410     $445
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A Beautiful Late Nineteenth Century Paper Leaf Folding Hand Fan

19th century
Description

An exquisite hand painted paper-leaf fan dating back to circa 1880, and of great delicacy. The fan is heightened with colouring, gold leaf and pierced decoration. There are three separate scenes of a corrida. The delicate ribs are intact and the fine images are still in good condition without tears. The sticks, which provide the skeletal framework, and the outer guards are also sound. The gold leaf is still lustrous.

The fan is housed in a glass case, which is also in very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Framed Paper Folding Fan to the 19th Century.

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SA1071003
Description
An exquisite hand painted paper-leaf fan dating back to circa 1880, and of great delicacy. The fan is heightened with colouring, gold leaf and pierced decoration. There are three separate scenes of a corrida. The delicate ribs are intact and the fine images are still in good condition without tears. The sticks, which provide the skeletal framework, and the outer guards are also sound. The gold leaf is still lustrous.

The fan is housed in a glass case, which is also in very good condition.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gertrude Antiques has dated this Framed Paper Folding Fan to the 19th Century.

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A late nineteenth-century paper folding hand fan decorated with a pastoral scene, presented inside a fan-shaped gilt frame with a blue fabric backing.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century paper folding hand fan decorated with a pastoral scene, presented inside a fan-shaped gilt frame with a blue fabric backing.

A Beautiful Late Nineteenth Century Paper Leaf Folding Hand Fan

Archive II A late nineteenth-century paper folding hand fan decorated with a pastoral scene, presented inside a fan-shaped gilt frame with a blue fabric backing. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century paper folding hand fan decorated with a pastoral scene, presented inside a fan-shaped gilt frame with a blue fabric backing. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century paper folding hand fan decorated with a pastoral scene, presented inside a fan-shaped gilt frame with a blue fabric backing. View IV
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Gertrude Antiques
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East Sussex
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A late nineteenth-century paper folding hand fan decorated with a pastoral scene, presented inside a fan-shaped gilt frame with a blue fabric backing.
A beautiful Late Nineteenth Century Paper Leaf folding Hand Fan
Ref: SA1071003
A late nineteenth-century paper folding hand fan decorated with a pastoral scene, presented inside a fan-shaped gilt frame with a blue fabric backing.
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During the nineteenth century, folding hand fans were both functional cooling devices and essential social props. Printed and hand-coloured paper leaves depicting pastoral scenes or historical events were widely produced in Europe, often mounted on decorative sticks made of bone, mother of pearl, or wood.

These fans typically feature a leaf made from heavy paper, silk, or vellum, attached to sticks crafted from carved bone, tortoiseshell, wood, or mother of pearl. Modern display cases, such as custom fan-shaped frames, often utilise gilt wood moulding and protective glass to preserve the delicate materials.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-coloured lithography, precise pleating, and finely pierced or gilded sticks. Wear along the fold lines, minor age spots on the paper, and period-appropriate rivet materials at the pivot point also help confirm age.

A framed fan serves as a distinctive piece of architectural wall decor when hung above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or in a gallery wall arrangement. Its unique curvilinear silhouette provides visual contrast against linear furniture pieces and adds historical texture to a room.

Keep the framed fan out of direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and paper degradation. Ensure the glazing is kept clean using a dry microfibre cloth, and verify that the backing materials are acid-free to prevent discoloration over time.
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