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18th Century Hand Fan

18th Century New England Highboy in Cherry with Fan Carving
18th Century New England Highboy in Cherry with Fan Carving

18th Century New England Highboy in Cherry with Fan Carving

Located in Milford, NH

A fine two part married cherry highboy in cherry with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with two over four graduated drawer configuration, and an associated lower case with ...

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Unique Late 18th Century Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree and Enamel Brise Fan
Rare Unique Late 18th Century Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree and Enamel Brise Fan

Rare Unique Late 18th Century Chinese Gilt Silver Filigree and Enamel Brise Fan

Located in Brea, CA

Unique rare fine antique 18th century Chinese gilt silver filigree and enamel brise fan, Qing dynasty, the fan has 20 sticks with a 24k gold ring loop, wonderful sticks with silver w...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Enamel

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Natural Citrine Crystals and Sea Fan
18th Century Italian Candlestick with Natural Citrine Crystals and Sea Fan

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Natural Citrine Crystals and Sea Fan

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian hand-carved candlestick with hand-painted cream tones and distressed silver leaf detailing, darkened with age, with a coordinating fossil sea fan surrounded by u...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf

18th Century Queen Anne Cherry Wood Two Part Highboy with Radial Fan Carving
18th Century Queen Anne Cherry Wood Two Part Highboy with Radial Fan Carving

18th Century Queen Anne Cherry Wood Two Part Highboy with Radial Fan Carving

Located in Milford, NH

A beautiful Queen Anne cherry wood two part highboy with a mahoganized finish, with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with five graduated drawers, over a lower case with a s...

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Antique Mid-17th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tiger Maple Tall Chest with Carved Fan on Central Drawer
Tiger Maple Tall Chest with Carved Fan on Central Drawer

Tiger Maple Tall Chest with Carved Fan on Central Drawer

Located in Milford, NH

A fabulous Chippendale chest converted from a highboy top. Featuring three over three drawer configuration with batwing brasses. The top fitted center drawer features a carved radia...

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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Authentic Antique Fan Back Windsor Side Chair Mid-Atlantic DE PA Dimes
Authentic Antique Fan Back Windsor Side Chair Mid-Atlantic DE PA Dimes

Authentic Antique Fan Back Windsor Side Chair Mid-Atlantic DE PA Dimes

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Interesting chair. Usable, the joinery is tight. Paper Label tacked on bottom: Mr. John N Yeatts, Saint Davids, Dealware Lee, Penna. W 23 x D 19 x Seat H 17 / Back H 37.5 in.

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Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Brisé Fan Vernis Martin Handpainted Mount Olympus Bone Nacre France
18th Century Brisé Fan Vernis Martin Handpainted Mount Olympus Bone Nacre France

18th Century Brisé Fan Vernis Martin Handpainted Mount Olympus Bone Nacre France

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Introducing a remarkable mid-18th century Brisé fan in Vernis Martin, a true testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of its time.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Paint

Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Fan Late 18th Century
Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Fan Late 18th Century

Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Fan Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly splendid antique and highly decorative French hand painted set in a gilded and glazed box frame, dating from the late 18th century.

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Antique 1790s French Paintings

Materials

Linen

Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Fan Late 18th Century
Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Fan Late 18th Century

Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Fan Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly splendid antique and highly decorative French hand painted set in a gilded and glazed box frame, dating from the late 18th century.

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Antique 1790s French Paintings

Materials

Linen

Hand Fan, Paper, Mother of Pearl, 18th-19th Centuries
Hand Fan, Paper, Mother of Pearl, 18th-19th Centuries

Hand Fan, Paper, Mother of Pearl, 18th-19th Centuries

Located in Madrid, ES

Hand fan. Wallpaper, mother of pearl. 18th-19th centuries.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical More Desk Accessories

Materials

Other

18th Century New England Maple Highboy with Carved Fan Decoration
18th Century New England Maple Highboy with Carved Fan Decoration

18th Century New England Maple Highboy with Carved Fan Decoration

Located in Milford, NH

A fine two part New England maple highboy, probably Rhode Island in origin, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting a five graduated long drawers (faux two drawer front on t...

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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Framed Hand Painted Fan Gilded Box Frame, Late 18th Century
Antique French Framed Hand Painted Fan Gilded Box Frame, Late 18th Century

Antique French Framed Hand Painted Fan Gilded Box Frame, Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly splendid antique and highly decorative French hand painted fan set in a gilded and glazed box frame, dating from the mid 18th century.

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Antique 1750s French Paintings

Materials

Paper

Antique Pair of Fans / Appliques, Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 18th Century Italy
Antique Pair of Fans / Appliques, Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 18th Century Italy

Antique Pair of Fans / Appliques, Lacquered and Gilded Wood, 18th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient pair of fans / appliques, usable as wall lamps with reflections as a mirror, lacquered and gilded wood frame, with additions in colored iron, cove to adapt the lights and ele...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Girandoles

Materials

Wood

Late 18th c New England Maple Highboy or High Chest with Carved Fans
Late 18th c New England Maple Highboy or High Chest with Carved Fans

Late 18th c New England Maple Highboy or High Chest with Carved Fans

Located in Milford, NH

A nice example of a late 18th century New England maple highboy or high chest, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting a central fan carved drawer flanked by four fitted sma...

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Antique 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dr Wall Worcester Porcelain Bowl Fan Pattern First Period C-1755
18th Century Dr Wall Worcester Porcelain Bowl Fan Pattern First Period C-1755

18th Century Dr Wall Worcester Porcelain Bowl Fan Pattern First Period C-1755

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

This large mid-18th century First Period Worcester Porcelain bowl was made in England circa 1755.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan in Carved Gilt Frame
18th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan in Carved Gilt Frame

18th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan in Carved Gilt Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

This ornate, antique paper and mother of pearl hand fan was crafted in France, circa 1780. The Rococo style fan is hand painted with bucolic courting scenes, and is embellished with ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Decorative Art

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Giltwood, Paper

China Fine Early Jade Scholar with Fan, 1750
China Fine Early Jade Scholar with Fan, 1750

China Fine Early Jade Scholar with Fan, 1750

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H 5.75 in W 2.25 in D 1.75 in

China Fine Early Jade Scholar with Fan, 1750

Located in South Burlington, VT

China, a fine early jade of a scholar in a Ming style robe- holding a fan in his lower right hand, a significant jade ornament hand carved in a dark green colored jade with original ...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Porcelain Teacup Coffee Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Fan Pattern
Antique Porcelain Teacup Coffee Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Fan Pattern

Antique Porcelain Teacup Coffee Cup & Saucer First Period Worcester Fan Pattern

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

This early First Period Worcester Porcelain trio set was made in England circa 1755. It is hand-painted in the beautiful Worcester ”Fan Pattern.” The pattern is also known as “The Ol...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan
Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

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H 9 in W 19 in D 2 in

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

Located in Vista, CA

18th century hand-painted fan (framed).

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Antique 18th Century French Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper, Wood

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan
Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

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H 12 in W 20 in D 2 in

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

Located in Vista, CA

18th century hand-painted fan, (framed).

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Antique 18th Century French Shadow Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper, Wood, Glass

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan
Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

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H 12 in W 20 in D 2 in

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

Located in Vista, CA

18th century hand-painted fan. (Framed).

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Antique 18th Century French Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper, Wood

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan
Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

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H 12 in W 20 in D 2 in

Framed 18th Century Hand-Painted Fan

Located in Vista, CA

18th century hand-painted fan. (Framed)

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Antique 18th Century French Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Paint, Paper, Wood

Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Silk Fan Gilded Box Frame Late 18th Century
Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Silk Fan Gilded Box Frame Late 18th Century

Antique French Framed Hand-Painted Silk Fan Gilded Box Frame Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly splendid antique and highly decorative French hand painted silk fan set in a gilded and glazed box frame, dating from the late 18th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Venus Fan Coral, late 18th century engraving with original hand-colouring
Venus Fan Coral, late 18th century engraving with original hand-colouring

Venus Fan Coral, late 18th century engraving with original hand-colouring

By Frederick Polydore Nodder

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The Fan Gorgonia or Venus's Fan. Coral engraving from Shaw & Nodder's 'The Naturalist's Miscellany, or Coloured Figures of Natural Objects Drawn and Described Immediately from Nature...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique French Framed Mother Pearl Hand Painted Fan, Late 18th Century
Antique French Framed Mother Pearl Hand Painted Fan, Late 18th Century

Antique French Framed Mother Pearl Hand Painted Fan, Late 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly splendid antique and highly decorative French painted mother of pearl fan set in a gilded and glazed box frame, dating from the late 18th century.

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Antique 1790s French Paintings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Hand Painted Mother Pearl Fan Cercier 18th Century
Antique French Hand Painted Mother Pearl Fan Cercier 18th Century

Antique French Hand Painted Mother Pearl Fan Cercier 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful decorative antique French mother of pearl fan, signed Cercier, set in a glazed giltwood frame dating from the late 18th century.

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Antique 1790s French Paintings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century American Federal Period Carved Fan Shaped Lintels
Pair of 18th Century American Federal Period Carved Fan Shaped Lintels

Pair of 18th Century American Federal Period Carved Fan Shaped Lintels

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful pair of fan shaped late 18th century American Federal period lintels or over doors with exquisitely detailed carving. The distressed painted surface adds a lot of character...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture on 18th Century Italian Wood Fragment
Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture on 18th Century Italian Wood Fragment

Black Coral Sea Fan Sculpture on 18th Century Italian Wood Fragment

By Interi

Located in Houston, TX

Black coral sea fan sculpture on 18th century Italian wood fragment.

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21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

French Antique Hand Painted Folding Fan with Pastoral Scene
French Antique Hand Painted Folding Fan with Pastoral Scene

French Antique Hand Painted Folding Fan with Pastoral Scene

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive hand fan with a painted pastoral scene. The scene depicts figures enjoying leisurely activities in a picturesque landscape. The paper appears to be a textured woven silk. ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Antler, Silk, Paint, Paper

Framed 18th-19th Century French Hand Painted Fan with Mother of Pearl Handle
Framed 18th-19th Century French Hand Painted Fan with Mother of Pearl Handle

Framed 18th-19th Century French Hand Painted Fan with Mother of Pearl Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th-19th century French hand painted fan with mother of pearl handle in glass and giltwood display case / frame.

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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Giltwood

Framed 18th-19th Century Hand Painted Silk Fan with Mother of Pearl Handle
Framed 18th-19th Century Hand Painted Silk Fan with Mother of Pearl Handle

Framed 18th-19th Century Hand Painted Silk Fan with Mother of Pearl Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th-19th century hand painted silk fan with mother of pearl handle in glass and giltwood display case / frame with stand.

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Antique 18th Century Decorative Art

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Glass, Giltwood

ITALIAN NEO-CLASSICAL 'GRAND TOUR' HAND-PAINTED PIGSKIN FAN
ITALIAN NEO-CLASSICAL 'GRAND TOUR' HAND-PAINTED PIGSKIN FAN

ITALIAN NEO-CLASSICAL 'GRAND TOUR' HAND-PAINTED PIGSKIN FAN

Located in San Francisco, CA

A FINE AND HANDSOME ITALIAN NEO-CLASSICAL 'GRAND TOUR' HAND-PAINTED PIGSKIN FAN WITH A DELIGHTFUL VIGNETTE OF THE COLISEUM AND COMPOSED OF SLENDER CARVED BONE STAVES. The vibrantly ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Objects

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18th Century Hand Fan For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century hand fan available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and paper, every 18th century hand fan was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 18th century hand fan you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 18th century hand fan bearing Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 18th century hand fan has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Interi are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Hand Fan?

Prices for a 18th century hand fan start at $95 and top out at $4,900 with the average selling for $1,595.