Antique Hand Held Fans
Hand Held 19th Century Fan, Floral and Feathers
Located in Incline Village, NV
Hand held 19th century fan, circa 1880 is of European manufacture; probably French, and has seven
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1880s French Victorian Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Fabric
Early 19th Century Hand Painted Chinese Fan Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century Chinese box which most likely held a fan. Beautifully hand painted on the interior
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paint
Flamenco Fan Earrings, a Zorab Creation
By Zorab Creation
Located in San Diego, CA
female dancers held a hand fan for added allure and sexual emphasis.
This inspiration is set to motion
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1830s Early Victorian Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Tourmaline, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Palladium
Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
accompanying the listing); as the wheels turn smoothly and the lady fans herself by moving the hand held fan
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1910s German Folk Art Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Tin
Antique French Parlour Settee in Tropics 'Fan Palm' Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
A very rare antique French Parlour Settee, upholstered in our exclusive Tropics 'Fan Palm' fabric
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Art Deco fan shape frosted art glass + iron chandelier signed Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in New York City, NY
depose. Its distinctive design comprises four "V" shaped, fan like, jagged edged panels, each depicting
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Wrought Iron
"Equal suffrage for Michigan in 1916" Advertising Fan for the Bissell Company
Located in York County, PA
convention was held in Grand Rapids, and it would seem that Anna Bissell commissioned and gifted the fans for
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1910s American Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Silk
H 16.75 in W 21 in D 3 in
Hand-Pained Banner with the Seal of the State of Mississippi, circa 1872
Located in York County, PA
Unique, hand-painted banner with the seal of the state of mississippi, likely having represented
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1870s American Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Cotton
18th Century Irish Georgian Cork Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
scalloped fans beneath either side of the central drawer are likewise an Irish signal. The shape, design and
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Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Carved Spanish Oak Writing Cabinet, Estate of Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Located in Dallas, TX
Dallas family from a French antique auction held at the club room in the Stoneleigh court (hotel), Dallas
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Oak
Highly Important Theodore Roosevelt Collection of 6 Items
By Theodore Roosevelt
Located in Dallas, TX
both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Calvert Hall/Obenchain who was also heavily involved in the
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Paper
A Tokyo school bronze sculpture depicting a sitting geisha
Located in Milano, IT
geisha is portrayed in a moment of deep reflection, with a fan held in her hands. She wears a luxurious
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Needlepoint Heat Shield Screen on Brass Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Unlike the conventional folding fans and hand held face screens, this example was not a fashion
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Brass
H 22 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco 1920s Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
. The emerald is flanked by a pair of old round cut diamonds, held within bezel settings, which are
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1920s Art Deco Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Large Antique Japanese Shakudo Samurai Warrior on Horse with Groom Brooch
Located in New York, NY
held by a groom. Intricately detailed, the Samurai is depicted in full regalia and holding a fan in his
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19th Century Japanese Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Shakudo, Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Mantel Clock, Camillo Borghese, First Quarter 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
long shovel held in his hands, in a relaxed attitude and leaning with his left arm against the
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Early 19th Century Italian Other Antique Hand Held Fans
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Bronze
Art Deco 18K White Gold 1.5ctw Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Openwork Panel Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
good colour and clarity, is held within a millegrain edged bezel setting. The principal diamond appears
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1920s Art Deco Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Standing Engel
Located in Wien, Wien
shows a standing angel with a banner in his right hand and a small box in his left. The youthful
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Sandstone
Atraphaxis (Shrub); Cabomba (Carolina Fanwort) /// Botanical Botany Plants Art
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving on laid paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: Imprimerie
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1740s Naturalistic Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Watercolor, Engraving, Laid Paper, Intaglio
Lifesize Italian 19th Century Marble Figure of Cleopatra by Eliseo Fattorini
By Eliseo Tuderte Fattorini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
against an Assyrian winged bull (Assyrian Lamassu Guardian), her left hand holding an ostrich plume fan
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19th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Marble
Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra
Located in London, GB
, with an aedicule on its front. A sculpture of a Chinese male warrior, with bow in hand, stands in the
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Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Portrait of Woman in Pearl Necklace
By Charles Camoin
Located in London, GB
did not bob her hair because of the pressure she felt from her family and her fans, said, “I could
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Early 20th Century Expressionist Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Paper, Pastel
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Extra Large Chinese Gilt Hand Painted Folding Fan Art / Screen
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Monumental Chinese folding fan that is extra large when fully opened circa 1950's.
The colors are still incredibly vivid and the folding mechanism works.
Comes ready to hang on any...
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1950s Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Diamond Himalaya Blanc Crocodile White Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional Hermes Birkin 30 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile.
Exquisite coloration and details, this rare and coveted bag is becoming more elusive and dif...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Hand Held Fans
Set of 6 Rare French 19th Century Antique Doll Carriages
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in the south of France this set of antique doll carriages are an enchanting collection with wooden handles, original paint, and working wheels.
Measures: Largest 31.5 H, 14 W...
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19th Century French Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 "Kokeshi" Dolls
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi of the early 20th century.
Provenance from the northern Japan.
Set of 3.
Measures:
30 x 9 cm
30.5 x 8.5 cm
30 x 9 cm
Handmade by Japanes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Wood
19th Century Leather and Gold Leaf Hand Fan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and rare example of a 19th century hand fan, made of black leather and decorated with gold leaf. The fan has a brisé style, meaning that it consists of narrow sticks that ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Hand Held Fans
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Gold Leaf
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Lacquer
No Reserve
H 1.5 in W 26 in D 17 in
Antique Victorian Cameo Brass Peacock Fireplace Fan Folding Screen
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Cameo brass peacock fireplace fan folding screen.
Gorgeous French brass "peacock fan" full size fireplace screen. Lovely when the Fan is Open and yet still very ...
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1920s Victorian Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Lacquer
Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Gold Aquamarine, Topaz and Turquoise Suite
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine, pink topaz and turquoise suite, consisting of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings and a bodice brooch, the necklace with ten lozenge shaped links eac...
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated with images of folding fans, ogi, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan.
The low, rec...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Coral
Contemporary Mirror, Three-Dimensional Wall Fan, Silvered Glass Slabs, brass
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Stunning now, stunning forever. Crafted to stand the test of time, our mirrors become family heirlooms for future generations that can be passed down and cherished for years to come....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Brass
H 41.34 in W 74.81 in D 2.37 in
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese hand-painted fan with hand-painted calligraphy (with two different drawing on either side). The fan's frame is crafted from bamboo and also includes wood engravings. The ca...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Bamboo
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H 12.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
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Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
held in the right hand which rests on the figure’s knee. The size indicates that this was probably a
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Wood
Portrait of a Lady with a Venetian Lace Fan c.1595, Remarkable condition
By Frans Pourbus the Younger
Located in London, GB
: ventarola) in her hand was probably manufactured in Venice where the carrying of flag fans was especially
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Hand Held Fans
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Oil, Canvas
H 54.53 in W 45.28 in D 3.94 in
Portrait of a Lady Holding a Fan c.1656, Dutch Antique Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Rembrandt, his “Portrait of a lady with a fan in her hand” (signed and dated 1654, private collection Zurich
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Antique Hand Held Fans
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Canvas, Oil
H 49.61 in W 39.77 in
Viennese Imperial Porcelain Picture Plate Plate Château Predigtstuhl Vienna 1813
By Viennese Imperial Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
front of a golden background with a border of
leafy vines painted in matt gold and fan medallions above
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1810s Austrian Classical Greek Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.38 in Dm 9.53 in
Finest Meissen Figurine Dancer Chiarina Russian Ballet by Paul Scheurich
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
toes of her left foot, the right leg is slightly raised forward, her hands are held to the side. She is
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Porcelain
H 10.23 in W 7.08 in D 5.11 in
Eugene Accard, The Charmer, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
listens, avoids eye contact, and holds a fan to her left cheek. Another suitor waits his turn.
Accard was
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1850s French School Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Panel, Oil
Antique Drop Dial Wall Clock, English, Timepiece, Fusee, Victorian, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Elegant ball hands with fleur-de-lys motif
Presented behind a domed glass case, held with rear clasp
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Walnut
H 26.97 in W 17.13 in D 6.3 in
Art Deco Carved Rock Crystal Onyx Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
frosted rock quartz crystal plaque comprises the center, complete with hand-carved rays that fan out from
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1920s Art Deco Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Portrait of a Lady in Elaborate Costume with Ruff & Pearls c.1615; oil on panel
By Robert Peake the Elder
Located in London, GB
depicted Flemish lace wrist-ruffs and the huge square table-cut diamond on her finger.
In her left hand
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 40.95 in W 35.04 in D 3.15 in
The Earliest Flag of the Hawaiian Islands that I Have Ever Encountered, 1876
Located in York County, PA
the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition. This was our nation's first World's Fair, held to
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1870s North American Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Wool
H 37.5 in W 50.5 in D 2.5 in
38 Stars on an Extraordinary Antique Flag Made for the 1876 Centennial Expo
Located in York County, PA
center with two small stars. Then note how the stars fan outward from this short, diagonal line in
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1870s American Antique Hand Held Fans
H 46.5 in W 72 in D 2.5 in
Large Hand Held Fan "Columbian Exposition", circa 1893
Located in Incline Village, NV
Oversized hand held fan with lithographed image on silk depicting "Agricultural Building World's
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1890s Japanese Beaux Arts Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Silk
Hand Held Fan of Peacock Feathers, Japan, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage fan; the upper portion peacock "eyes" are from authentic peacock feathers; the highly
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1880s Japanese Victorian Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Feathers
Early Chinese Mandarin Hand Held Fan, Qing Dynasty, circa 1835
Located in Incline Village, NV
All original 19th century hand-painted on paper fan with applied pieces of ivory and applied pieces
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1830s Chinese Qing Antique Hand Held Fans
Hand Held Early 20th Century Fan "Cat With A Martini", American
Located in Incline Village, NV
Small hand held fan, American, circa 1915-1920. Basic lithograph sketch with predominantly hand
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1910s Art Deco Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Paper
Hand Held 19th Century Fan. Signed "Aug Lauronce", French, circa 1885
By Auguste Lauronce
Located in Incline Village, NV
. Colors are of muted grays, beige, flesh tones, and white. The frame and sticks are made of bone. The fan
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1880s French Victorian Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Silk
Antique 17th Century Hindu Carved Sandstone Ganesha Statue Stele India 1600
Located in Portland, OR
ears fanning open, centered by a lotus plinth.
Provenance; Former American collection, acquired in
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Mid-17th Century Nepalese Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Sandstone
Carl Schlieper 1920 Germany Art Deco Antique Multi Purpose Folding Pocket Knife
By Carl Schlieper
Located in Miami, FL
knives. Various brand names have been used and 22 patents held by the company. In the U.S. brand names
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Silver, Steel
H 0.37 in W 3.5 in D 0.83 in
Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
By Stetson
Located in Incline Village, NV
wooded molds were hand carved rather than turned on a lathe so that different and unique styles could be
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Wood
H 7 in W 11 in D 13 in
Rare & Important Dutch Arts & Crafts Oak Bookcase By Architect H.P. Berlage
By Hendrik Petrus Berlage, 't Binnenhuis
Located in Lisse, NL
highly stylish and wonderfully timeless. Those with a good eye can tell that Berlage was a fan and
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Brass
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H 80.7 in W 79.7 in D 15 in
Small Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha in Royal Attire, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
hand held at navel level, and would originally have held a ritual fan. The back of the throne has two
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Mid-19th Century Thai Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Bronze
"Principal Inhabitants of the Moon": A Framed 18th Century Satire by Hogarth
By William Hogarth
Located in Alamo, CA
and those remaining are primarily held by institutions.
The scene is presented within a circle, as if
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Etching, Engraving
H 22 in W 19 in D 1.13 in
Pair of English Fans
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Victorian mother of pearl inlaid scalloped lacquered and chinoiserie decorated hand held
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Wood
ADVERTISING FAN
Located in Solebury, PA
A folding paper hand held fan from Pigall's. Framed and mounted so as to view the reverse side. An
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Early 20th Century French Antique Hand Held Fans
Set of 20 Chinese Export Watercolours of the Customs and Trades of China
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
as tixu (lifting filaments). Threads are wound on to a hand-reel, and the silk worker (with her baby
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Hand Held Fans
Materials
Watercolor
H 17.52 in W 21.38 in D 0.99 in
Exceptional 1920s Gold Silk Velvet Beaded Art Deco Wide Sleeve Coat
Located in Rockwood, ON
velvet is an extensive, meticulously hand done and beaded design that runs all around the lower half of
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1920s Antique Hand Held Fans
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Antique Hand Held Fans For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique hand held fans available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and bronze, all antique hand held fans available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique hand held fans available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique hand held fans to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian antique hand held fans are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique hand held fans over the years, but those made by Eliseo Tuderte Fattorini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Hand Held Fans?
Prices for antique hand held fans can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique hand held fans begin at $195 and can go as high as $475,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,592.
Questions About Antique Hand Held Fans
- What is the best hand held fan?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many types of handheld fans – it is a matter of preference. A handheld fan has a flat surface and is used to create airflow by waving it back and forth Typically, these are paper folding fans with slats that may be closed when not in use. They can also be made from quills or feathers. Choose from an assortment of handheld fans on 1stDibs.