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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
Category
1750s French Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Paper
Set of 8 Antique 19th Century Japanese Hand Painted Fans
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a beautiful collection of antique fans mounted in fan-shaped frames. Each fan is lovely in
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood, Paper
Set of 4 Antique 19th Century Japanese Hand-Painted Fans in Shadowboxes.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 4 antique 19th century Japanese hand-painted fans in shadowboxes.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Antique Fan Oyster Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique hand painted fan shaped porcelain Oyster plate, signed Carlsbad.
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Porcelain
$1,250
Antique English Victorian Hand Painted Mother Pearl Fan with Frame 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian hand painted and mother of pearl fan set in a gilded
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Antique French Hand-Painted Lovers Mother Pearl Fan, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
late 19th century.
The fan is made from vellum and is beautifully hand-painted and gilded with three
Category
1880s Antique Hand Fans
19thc Antique French Hand-Painted Double Sided Fan with Gilded Mother of Pearl
Located in Savannah, GA
This splendid highly decorative, colorful double sided fan is beautifully hand-painted and on the
Category
1810s French Rococo Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Brass
17th century Rare Samurai War fan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare Samurai Gunsen war fan from the Mid-Edo period (17th-18th century), adorned with the
Category
Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Gold Leaf
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 Hand Fans
Giant Chinese Painted Fan
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful Chinese green background bird and flowers hand panted fan. A gorgeous object for the wall
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Paper
Taisho Period Golden Screen with Fans
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Taisho Golden Fan Screen
Period: Meiji
Size: 190x171 cm
SKU: PTA112
Step into a world of elegance
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Gold Leaf
Amish Fan Quilt from Ohio, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Ohio Amish fan Quilt from the 1950s. This has fantastic quilting and fantastic graphics.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Cotton
Antique English Fan Pattern Plate by Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Ross, CA
19th Century plate made in England by Wedgwood, the pattern, part of the Fan collection is called
Category
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Ceramic
Antique English Fan Pattern Plate by Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Ross, CA
19th Century plate made in England by Wedgwood, the pattern, part of the Fan collection is called
Category
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Ceramic
Napoleon III Pair of French Fans Chinoiserie
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Rare and precious pair of French fans in "papier mâché" and wooden handle; they were made between
Category
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,160 / set
19th Century Amish Fan Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine all wool fans quilt was found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and is in good condition
Category
Late 19th Century American Country Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Chinese Fan Form Bat Tray, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from birchwood, this exquisite tray is an excellent example of 19th century art from
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Birch
Antique French Hand-Painted Fan with Gold Bronze Guards in Shadow Box, Ca 1850
s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French fine hand-painted fan with gold bronze guards in a giltwood shadow box, circa 1850s
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bar Harbor Wicker Fan Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning over painted American wicker fan back chair with spring seats and ticking pillow as
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wicker
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
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Jade
Japanese Six Panel Meiji Screen of Scattered Fans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
beautifully painted fans over a silver leaf square background. Originally a six-panel screen now conjoined
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
19th Century French Fan, Mother of Pearl, Painting Silk
By French House
Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous French fan, made at the end of the 19th century, Napoleón III. Exquisite craftsmanship and
Category
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Brass
Antique Chippendale Fan-Carved Walnut Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique American Chippendale Fan-Carved Walnut Bachelor's Chest. Likely New England, 19th Century
Category
Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Brass
Bald Eagle Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, 1908
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
reach of the masses. Lithographed and printed fans imitated hand-drawn and hand-painted versions of
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood, Paper
Fan Shaped Imari Serving Plate, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imari fan shaped Meiji Period porcelain serving plate. It has been decorated by hand in an
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Enamel
Architectural Wooden Fan Form Element in Old White Paint
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of an architectural wooden radial fan form element in old white paint, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ewer, Figures Fanning Themselves, Chongzhen Transitional, circa 1640
Located in London, GB
. The ewer has a beautiful underglaze blue painting of reclining figures fanning themselves.
The
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Handmade Fan Leg Coffee Table Designed by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handmade fan shaped legs coffee table designed by Alvar Aalto
Made in Finland, can be used
Category
1880s Finnish Modern Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Ash, Birch
Pair of Venetian "Fan" Sofas with Mustard-Yellow Upholstery
Located in Dubai, AE
A pair of early 19th-century three-seater Venetian canape sofas, also commonly referred to as 'fan
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Sumo Referee
s Fan ‘Gunbai’, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century sumo referee's fan ‘gunbai’, Japan
Gunbai have a long history
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood
Wedgwood Majolica Fan Pattern Cup and Saucer Set, C. 1876
By Wedgwood
Located in Ross, CA
Wedgwood Argenta Fan pattern cup and saucer, the English registry date stamp marks it to 1876
Category
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Federal Painted Wooden Architectural Doorway Fan or Transom
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid wooden architectural doorway fan, perhaps from over the main entrance to a Federal
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Chinese Carved Zitan Elephants Bronze Cloisonné Palm Fans
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of hand craved zitan wood elephants, gallery plinths and poles with towering bronze
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Bronze
18th Century New England Maple Highboy with Carved Fan Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
radial fan decoration flanked by two faux drawer fronts, over a carved apron with two drop finials, all
Category
18th Century American Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Brass
Pair of Satin Birch Biedermeier Style Armchairs with Radial Fan Carvings
Located in Milford, NH
A elegant pair of satin birch veneered Beidermeier style armchairs with radial fan carved splats
Category
Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figurine
Fan Lady
by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1929
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
finger outstretched, and holds a large open fan in her right hand. She is dressed in an elegant Japanese
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Ceramic
American Queen Anne Walnut Fan-Carved Lowboy, Connecticut, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen Anne walnut fan-carved lowboy with a molded edge top, period brasses, carved arched
Category
1760s American American Colonial Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Brass
19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Telescopic Canton Fan with Carved Bone Stays
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful 1800s Canton fan having highly detailed carved bone stays with a hand painted scene on
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Brass
A large porcelain plate finely decorated in polychrome with two fans
Located in Milano, IT
Large porcelain plate finely decorated in polychrome with two fans in the center: one with a brown
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Pair Fan Form Leaded Stained Glass Crucifix Panels, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of leaded stained glass window panels offer triangular fan form with central
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Metal, Lead
U.S. Shield Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Circa 1918
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. Lithographed and printed fans imitated hand-drawn and hand-painted versions of earlier eras. Advertising fans
Category
1910s American Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Fan with Gilded Gold and Glass
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden fan with gilded gold and glass.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood
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
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood
Loetz Art Nouveau Fan Vase, Decor Ruby Papillon, Austria-Hungary, Circa 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
, upper piece stretched and freely formed into a fan with five tubes, spherical polished pontil with
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Pewter
Statue of Liberty Patriotic Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
masses. Lithographed and printed fans imitated hand-drawn and hand-painted versions of earlier eras
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Deity and Foo Dog, Gemstone Fan Co. NY
Located in Big Flats, NY
base; exceptional carving, finish and patina; Gemstone Fan Co. NY sticker on base underside, circa 1930
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Fan Painting Ren Yu ‘1853-1901’ China Qing, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice painting by Ren Yu (1853-1901)
Condition
Overall condition perfect. Size frame: 650x 370mm.
Period
19th century Edo Period (1603–1867)
Meiji Periode (1867-...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Wall Fan Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall, a vanity, or dresser with this intricate fan mirror. Crafted in France, circa 1880
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Bronze
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 Hand Fans
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Late 18th c New England Maple Highboy or High Chest with Carved Fans
Located in Milford, NH
a molded cornice surmounting a central fan carved drawer flanked by four fitted small drawers over
Category
18th Century American Federal Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large French Porcelain Fan Vases with Floral and Gilt Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful shape with scrolled arms; hand painted with colorful floral and
Foliate designs. Gilt
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Porcelain
French Peacock Gilt Brass
Vine Pierced Feather Fire Place Fan Screen, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French Peacock gilt brass fire place fan screen with a ball finial handle, scrolled intertwined
Category
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Brass, Iron
Theodore Roosevelt "The American
s Creed" Printed Paddle Fan, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
printed fans imitated hand-drawn and hand-painted versions of earlier eras. Advertising fans also became
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century, A Pair of Antique Burmese Wooden Fans with Gilded Gold and Glass
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Burmese wooden fans with gilded gold and glass.
Age: Burma, Mandalay Period
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Metal
18th Century Dr Wall Worcester Porcelain Bowl Fan Pattern First Period C-1755
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Katonah, NY
.
It is hand-painted in the exquisite Worcester Imari style known as the ”Fan Pattern.”
The pattern is
Category
Mid-18th Century English Qing Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Porcelain
Very rare Korean antique fan made of bamboo and paper/like Ingo Maurer
s Uchiwa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
tool that creates wind by fanning it by hand.
This is commonly done on hot days like summer by looking
Category
Early 20th Century South Korean Other Antique Hand Fans
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
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Antique Hand Fans For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique hand fans available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paper and metal, all antique hand fans available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique hand 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 fans to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Louis XV and Art Deco antique hand fans are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique hand fans over the years, but those made by Alvar Aalto, Brownfield and Sons and Haviland
Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Hand Fans?
Prices for antique hand fans can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique hand fans begin at $68 and can go as high as $48,880, while the average can fetch as much as $1,385.
Questions About Antique Hand Fans
- What are old fans called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The names of old fans vary based on when and where they were produced. The Ancient Greeks used a rhipis, while 6th-century Europeans incorporated a ceremonial fan called a flabellum into various ceremonies. The Japanese began producing folded paper fans called ogi during the 7th century. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage fans.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese hand fan is sometimes called a rigid or fixed fan. It refers to a folding fan that became popular during the Ming Dynasty and was often crafted with fine materials, such as ivory, bone or pearl, with paper or fabric coverings decorated with intricate designs. You’ll find a selection of Chinese hand fans on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
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