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Traditional Spanish Paper Fan in a Guilted Frame, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish paper fan in a guilted frame circa 1920. In original condition, with minor
Category
1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Painted Paper Fan with Box
Located in Brea, CA
This ornate, antique paper hand fan was crafted in France, circa 1850. the one side showing a
Category
1850s French French Provincial Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
flowering grasses in the background and spider chrysanthemums on the woman's paper fan. A challenge to the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Glass
Large Dramatic Circular Fan, ca 1917-1918
Located in York County, PA
, circular, paper fan that I’ve ever encountered. Unique in my experience in flag-related objects, it was
Category
1910s American Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
flowering grasses in the background and spider chrysanthemums on the woman's paper fan. A challenge to the
Category
Late 19th Century Qing Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Glass, Paint
19th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan
Located in Brea, CA
19th century French painted paper and mother of pearl fan, shadow-box framed antique ladies fan
Category
1850s French French Provincial Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
The lady with fan - oil pastel on paper, 64x52 cm. framed
Located in Nice, FR
Pastel by Charles Vasnier, a french painter, born at Caen. (1873-1961)
His works are exposed at the caen Museum of Arts.
With frame it measures: 74x62 cm.
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Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Oil Pastel
Fan Louis XVI period
Located in ROUEN, FR
"Louis XVI Period Fan"
Fan from the Louis XVI period "the triumph of marriage" representing
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18th Century Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper, Wood
“Seated Woman”
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautifully executed graphite on archival paper original drawing of a young woman seated by the
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1920s Post-Impressionist Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Archival Paper, Graphite
Lady with Hat and Fan
By William Lee
Located in Mc Lean, VA
Signed lower left
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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Patriotic 48-Star American Flag Folding Fan
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
condition overall. Paper is intact and color is vibrant. Printed folding fan featuring 48-star American flag
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Two Young Sports Fans in Barrels
By Monte Crews
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Ink, Charcoal and Watercolor on Paper
Dimensions: 20.00" x 30.00"
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor
Elegant Lady with a Fan
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Gérald Laffitte (19th–20th century)
Elegant Lady with a Fan
Watercolor on paper,
28 x 22 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Watercolor
STUNNING ANTIQUE MEIJI PERIOD SHIGA SHIGEAKI FAMILY ESTATE WOODBLOCK PRiNT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
global trade as the main constituent. Here are some examples: Japanese-made round paper fans （uchiwa, 団扇
Category
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
H 18.12 in W 35.24 in D 1.07 in
Map of Mississippi from Fanning's Illustrated Gazetteer, 1853
Located in Savannah, GA
A map of Mississippi from Fanning’s Illustrated Gazetteer, 1853.
sight: 5 by 8 ½ inches
frame: 12
Category
1850s American Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
16 Panel Fan w/ 163 Letterhead Emblems
Located in Bristol, CT
16 panel/ 9 wood slat frame embellished with 9) letterhead emblems (front side) & 72 verso/ (rear side)
Image Sz: 10 3/4"H x 19 3/4"W x 1 1/2" D
Frame Sz: 12 3/4"H x 21 3/4"W
w/ g...
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Late 19th Century Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Navy Sailor Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
overall. Paddle board fan, attached to original wooden stick. Printed in color on a stiff paper board. The
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Wood, Paper
U.S. Shield Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Circa 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a U.S. shield patriotic printed paddle fan from 1918. The blue chief is printed with
Category
1910s American Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Botany Print of Licuala Nana, a Fan Palm
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print titled 'Licuala nana'. Original old print of a species of fan palm. This print
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Antique Botany Print of Licuala Gracilis, a Fan Palm
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print titled 'Licuala gracilis'. Original old print of a species of fan palm. This
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Antique Italian Painted Hand Fan in a Glass Case
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Italian hand fan, remarkably preserved with silvered metal sticks and
Category
Mid-19th Century Rococo Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Silver
Japan – Geisha Girl with Fan – Hand-colored albumen print
By Baron Raimund von Stillfried
Located in Middletown, NY
serene studio portrait of a young geisha holding a fan and wearing a precious kimono.
Baron Raimund von
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Watercolor, Photographic Paper
Cyrus Cuneo, Symbolist Fan Design With Couple, Cherubs & Garden
By Cyrus Cuneo
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful early 20th-century fan design by American-English artist Cyrus Cuneo ROI (1879-1916
Category
1910s Symbolist Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Deco Landscape with River Fans
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese two-panel screen, deco landscape with river fans. Modern scene of a 12th century festival
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Painted Fans on Gold Leaf
Located in Hudson, NY
Mineral pigments on gold leaf with brocade border. Calligraphy and sketching on back paper.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Italian Painted Hand Fan in a Glass Case
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Italian hand fan, remarkably preserved with silvered metal sticks and
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Metal
Intricate Patterns of Japanese Fan Design, from Audsley’s Decorative Art, 1884
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Intricate Patterns of Japanese Fan Design – Plate IV from Section VII
Description: This
Category
1880s Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in
Advertising poster from the 20's - Asian vintage fans
Located in PARIS, FR
Very nice advertising poster from the 20's. This poster was printed by K. K. printing co in Shanghai.
Fashion - China - Advertising
Category
1920s Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper, Lithograph, Linen
Mid 19th Century Chinese Telescopic Canton Fan with Carved Bone Stays
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese telescopic Canton fan of carved bone stays supporting a scenic decorated paper in gouache
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Bone, Paper
19th Century Japanese Woodblock Print Depicting a Ceremonial Tassel and Fan
Located in Yonkers, NY
great diagonal leading our eye from left to right. The background is accented with a fan featuring two
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
H 16.75 in W 20.75 in D 1 in
18th Century Japanese Two-Panel Screen Collection of Fans on Gold
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century Japanese Screen of a Collection of Fans. Paintings on fans depict famous Japanese
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century Chinese Telescopic Fan of Gilt Decorated Black Lacquer Stays
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Chinese telescopic fan of gilt decorated black lacquer stays with paper painted in gauche in the
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Enamel
H 19 in W 25 in D 2.75 in
Lithographic Plan of Stockholm Printed on a Fan with Swedish Scenes on Reverse
Located in Langweer, NL
Colored lithographic plan printed on one side of a large fan, with legends and inset map "Karta
Category
1890s Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Hand-Made Fan in a Lacquered Frame, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century Chinoiserie hand-made fan in a lacquered frame, circa 1870.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Lacquer, Paper
H 19 in W 30.5 in D 2 in
19thc Antique French Hand-Painted Double Sided Fan with Gilded Mother of Pearl
Located in Savannah, GA
mother-of-pearl guards and the seventeen sticks as well as the paper leaves of the fan. The rivet pin is
Category
1810s French Rococo Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Brass
H 11.75 in W 20 in D 1 in
Set of 2 Antique Botany Prints of the European Fan Palm and Copernicia Prunifera
Located in Langweer, NL
European fan palm and the copernicia prunifera or the carnaúba palm. These prints originate from
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 9.65 in D 0.02 in
The Lady Dunlin With Her Hand Fan - Original Lithograph by J.J Grandville - 1852
By J. J. Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
The Lady Dunlin With Her Hand Fan is an original lithographs on ivory-colored paper realized by J.J
Category
1850s Modern Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
H 7.09 in W 7.68 in D 0.08 in
16 x 18th Century Venetian Marionette Puppets from Commedia dell’arte Theatre
Located in London, GB
, dagger, swords, paper scroll and fan.
Partial strings are still attached as found.
Height of each
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Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in
Fine Chinese Painted And Lacquered Export Fan
Located in Wilton, CT
Shows Scenes of Figures in Gardens in Black and Gold Lacquer.
The Rice Paper Fan is Painted
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Wood
18th century Dutch Brass Repoussé Commemorative Wedding Tray
Located in Antwerp, BE
Britain and the Netherlands, including medals, highly ornamental engraved paper fans, and enamelled
Category
18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Brass
Georgian Period Framed Fan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
royal event.
The fan is accented with gilt appointments and the 16 arm bone
framework is lavishly gilded
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Bone, Glass, Wood, Paper
19TH Century Framed French Fan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous quality with exquisitely delicate lace work accented with a hand painted center panel of Venus and cupid. The stem mother-of-pearl
framework is finely and dramatically dec...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Textile, Glass, Wood, Paper
19th Century Chinese Fan with Palace Scene
Located in Madrid, ES
Fan,
China, 19th century.
Ink and color on paper
Width: 31 cm.
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Two-Panel Japanese Screen with Scattered Fans
Located in New York, NY
fans.
Fans have various floral patterns. The screen has a traditional black lacquer frame
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Lady with a Fan (Emma M. Rea)
By Arthur Beecher Carles
Located in New York, NY
Category
Early 1900s Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
19th Century Inscribed and Dated Beautiful Chinese Fan
Located in Madrid, ES
Fan.
Ink and colors on paper.
Inscribed and dated: "Bingchen" year 1856.
China, Qing
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Two-Panel Screen, Scattered Fan with Seasonal Flowers
By Tosa School
Located in New York, NY
Two-panel folding screen; ink, mineral colors, go fun, gold leaf and gold sprinkle on paper
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Sculptural Pair of Kabuki Actors on Stage
Located in New York, NY
the other with an anchor and waves, one holds a spear the other a bow and fan with paper wave stage
Category
1840s Edo Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Fabric
Tortoiseshell and Paper Fan
Located in London, GB
The tortoiseshell sticks finely pierced with silver and gold floral decoration, the paper fan
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper, Tortoise Shell
Parcel-Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk and Paper Antique Fan
Located in London, GB
paper fan painted with a middle eastern scene with figures, in a gold mounted, silk box.
This
Category
19th Century French Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Paper
19th Century Spanish School Gold and Silver Paper and Bone Linkage Fan
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing 19th century Spanish gold and silver with corla paper fan!! With printed and colored
Category
1880s Spanish Romantic Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
H 10.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Illustrated French Hand Fan in Gilt Shadow Box Frame
Located in Madrid, ES
French paper fan nicely lithographed with "fêtes galantes" or scenes of aristocratic romance, with
Category
19th Century French Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Chinese Fan Form Bat Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
China's Shanxi province. The tray is shaped in the form of a paper fan, an accessory that emerged in China
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Birch
DRAMATIC, CIRCULAR FLAG FAN
Located in York County, PA
(1917-18):
This is, hands-down, the largest paper fan that I’ve ever encountered
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Paper Fans
Study for Hercules Entre Le Vice et la vertu
By Eugène Delacroix
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
vertu’
Pencil on paper, fan shape
Inscribed with atelier stamp ‘E.D’ (lower right)
9.3/4 x 16.3/4in
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Flowers & Fan - Impressionist Oil, Still Life of Roses by Georges Jeannin
By Georges Jeannin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
. The work depicts a bouquet of pink, white and red roses with a paper fan placed in front of it
Category
1890s Impressionist Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large 19th Century Dr. Auzoux Paper Mache Model of Brain
By Dr. Louis Auzoux
Located in Peekskill, NY
paper fan like structures. It looks to be missing one section cover and a second piece on the opposite
Category
Mid-19th Century French Industrial Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Philadelphia Centennial Exposition Folding Fan, Circa 1876
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
celebratory paper fan is printed with crossed American flags, surmounted by a glorious spreadwing American
Category
1870s Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
1857 Wall Map of the United States by Fanning, Bridgman & Ensign
By Thayer, Bridgman and Fanning
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, and Fanning in 1857. As the title suggests, the map covers all of the United States, as well Mexico
Category
1850s American Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Paper
Antique English Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Card Case, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
paper fanned compartments is revealed, lovely condition.
The front of the case is mounted with a
Category
1860s English Late Victorian Antique Paper Fans
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Antique Paper Fans For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique paper fans available for sale. The range of distinct antique paper fans — often made from paper, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Antique paper fans have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique paper fans are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique paper fans are appealing in their simplicity, but Thayer, Bridgman, and Fanning and Tosa School produced popular antique paper fans that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Paper Fans?
Prices for antique paper fans can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique paper fans begin at $125 and can go as high as $145,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.
Questions About Antique Paper Fans
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify an antique fan, search all over for a maker's mark. Then, consult an authoritative online reference to match the mark to the manufacturer's name. A licensed appraiser can also assist with identification. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted antique fans on 1stDibs.