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Elegant Decorative Fans

Beautifully crafted fans with detailed designs, showcasing historic artistry from different eras, featuring intricate floral and landscape illustrations.

EVENTAIL. "Seville, Tauromachie", late 19th century. Printing on paper, wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 99075-29 Fashion accessory, Eventail
EVENTAIL. "Seville, Tauromachie", late 19th century. Printing on paper, wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 99075-29 Fashion accessory, Eventail
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Advertising event for the Paillard restaurant, 1848. Paper printing, common wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Eventail: Paillard restaurant, 1848 Fashion accessory, EventailPleated fan, Paper leaf with gilded and hand-colored lithograph; carved and pierced ivory (or bone) sticks, Fan with paper leaf with hand-colored and gilded lithograph print depicting lovers (or shepherd and shepherdess) in a pastoral landscape. Floral decorations frame the scenes to left and right, gilded bandwork at the edges; verso: a classical landscape in gouache. Pierced ivory (or bone) sticks and guards with seaweed design., probably France, mid-nineteenth century, costume & accessories, Pleated fanFolding Fan: Figures and Ornaments in Applique, c. 1770. Northern Europe, Germany (), 18th century. Leaf: net, paper; frame: ivory with gold and silver inlays; radius: 26.9 cm (10 9/16 in.); spread: 48.3 cm (19 in.).EVENTAIL. "Ruins", early 19th century. Watercolor on Cabretille, ivory frame. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 99063-28 Fashion accessory, EventailEVENTAIL. "Six views of the 1900 Universal Exhibition". Printing on paper, common wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Eventail: Six views of the 1900 Universal Exhibition Fashion accessory, EventailFolded range, GAL1959.58.20A Black satin leaf embroidered with gold wire, black wooden frame with golden patternsPleated Fan; painted silk leaf; mother-of-pearl sticks carved à jour, silvered and gildedEVENTAIL. "Seville, Tauromachie", late 19th century. Printing on paper, wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 99075-29 Fashion accessory, EventailEVENTAIL. "Sideral space on which the moon and comet are included", 1859. Parchment, mother -of -pearl. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Aid space on which the moon and comet appear; 1859 Fashion accessory, EventailEVENTAIL. Tricolor banner comprising the inscription "town hall of the 14th arrondissement March 16, 1889". Paper, common wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Eventail: Tricolor banner comprising inscription "town hall of the 14th arrondissement March 16, 1889 Fashion accessory, EventailBrisé Fan. China, 1870. Costumes; Accessories. Sandalwood sticks, silk ribbon, brass metallic loop and rivetEVENTAIL. "Landscape in reserve, flowers and attributes of love". "Broken" blonde horn, openwork, painted, glitter. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Eventail: landscape in reserve, flowers and attributes of love Fashion accessory, EventailAdvertising event. Program of "Brasseur tours", 1893. Beige paper, ordinary wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Eventail program turned brewer, 1893 Fashion accessory, EventailPleated fan, Thomas Allom, (British, 1804-1872), Gilded and painted paper leaf with chromolithograph, gilded, pierced and painted ivory sticks, gilt bail, chain and tassel, Pleated fan. Paper leaf with chromolithograph showing decorative designs and Turkish scenes. Obverse, from left: the Bosphorus with the sultans barge; figure smoking a hookah; a slave market in Constantinople, after engraving by Thomas Allom; a woman with fan, the hippodrome, with mosque of Achmet, column of Constantine and Egyptian obelisk. Pierced and gilded ivory sticks painted with flowers and nautical scene. Gilt bail, chain and tassel., France, mid- 19th century, costume & accessories, Pleated fanFolded range, Gal1963.48.5 Cognac satin leaf, varnished wooden frameFolding range with double leaf of silk organza on which in Tempera a blonde bosnimmer with wings in a landscape, on a pearl frame, Snessoog de, c. 1890 - c. 1900 Folding range with double leaf of silk organza on which in Tempera a blonde bosnimmer with wings in a landscape, on a jam of mother -of -pearl. Montage: 18 not contiguous legs, copper fan ring, brush of silk and chenille. Leaf: Double Silk Organza, with cartouche in which painting in Tempera () Of a blonde forestnimf with wings and veil plus pigeon in a landscape. Borders of Duchesse Kloskant. Signed with red paint: the Snessoog. Frankfurt am Main (possibly) sheet:. Paint: Tempera. Side: Linen (Material). frame: Mother of Pearl. fan ring: copper (metal). Close pin: Steel (Alloy). Brush: Silk bobbin lace / cutting / casting / casting Folding range with double leaf of silk organza on which in Tempera a blonde bosnimmer with wings in a landscape, on a jam of mother -of -pearl. Montage: 18 not contiguous legs, copper fan ring, bruEVENTAIL. "Brewer tours program", 1891. Printed pink paper, common wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Eventail Brews tours program, 1891 Fashion accessory, EventailFan 1855-65 American. Fan 170561Brisé Fan (Japan); painted wood sticks, silk tasselFolding fan with bone frame with foil, fan blade of cream-colored silk with tulle incrustation and gold colored sequins, folding fan impeller clothing accessory women clothing clothing ivory silk tulle copper metal wood paper, deflection 125 ° 130 ° impeller blade 14.0 hand part, support part, support part w 0 , 3 - 0,1 textile Folding fan with frame of continuous legs of bone or ivory with metal foil plastered in stylized motifs. Fifteen inner legs with support parts of wood. Empire-style fan blade with sewn-on sequins and central cavity glued-on fastening Pin and washer cooling woman EmpirePleated fan, Paper leaf with gilded and hand-colored lithograph; lacquered papier maché sticks; silk tassel, Printed lithographic fan with hand-colored and gilded paper, and sticks of lacquered papier maché. Scene shows a country dance with costumes in the style of the 17th century. Sticks are decorated with painted floral decoration and motifs in gilt., France, ca. 1850, costume & accessories, Pleated fanFan first half 19th century Chinese. Fan. Chinese. first half 19th century. Ivory and feathers. FansFan Belgian or French 19th centuryFan. Culture: American. Department Store: Kohn, Adler & Company. Designer: Donaldson Brothers (American, New York). Date: 1880.Trade fans such as this were a result of the profound commercial and social changes set in motion by the Industrial Revolution. They were given away to customers for promotional purposes. Like magazine ads of the time, the fans were instructive as a document of costume and social history. In this example produced by Kohn & Adler, a Philadelphia hat manufacturer, the image not only depicts various styles of hats in the company's stock in 1880 but also supplies the names given to each one. Some of the names bear references to operas. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Pleated fan, Painted paper leaf, carved and silvered mother-of-pearl sticks, Painted paper leaf. Obverse: marriage in a garden with putti trying on classical armor. Reverse: plain. Carved and silvered mother-of-pearl sticks with floral and scroll decoration., France, 1730-1750, costume & accessories, Pleated fanFan. France. Date: 1860-1870. Dimensions: 28.6 × 50.7 cm (11 1/4 × 20 in.). Silk, bobbin straight lace backed by silk 7:1; satin weave; lined with silk, plain weave; tortoise shell guards, sticks, rivet and loop; black on white. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.ABANICO - SIGLO XIX. Location: MUSEE D'ARTS DECORATIFS. MADRID. SPAIN.Jean Béraud. EVENTAIL. "Patineuses", 1894. Printing on paper, lacquered wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Eventail: skater, Jean Béraud 1894 Fashion accessory, EventailFolded range GAL1992.423.1A Duchess lace leaf, cream plastic bail, bone frame remediedPleated Fan; silk lace leaf backed with silk, mother-of-pearl sticksFan. Culture: French. Date: 1885-95. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Folded range, Facing decor: floral and vegetable decor, central cartel presenting a gallant scene in a park, in the center: gallant scene in a park. Mounting decor: coarsely repercussions plant pattern. Gal1986.270.12 CHROMOLITY PAPER FACE PABLE, Bord in golden, embossed, gouache and golden, engraved and golden, rowded horn, plumes with application of golden paper, rivet and eyes in memoriesbroken rangeFan 1860-69 French. Fan 169859Fan ca. 1825 French. Fan 209894Fan 1855-65 European. Fan 168777Pleated Fan; painted and gilded paper leaf, carved and painted ivory sticks with foil behind guards, glass stone at rivetbroken range Gal1990.116.2A Horn studded and painted cutFolding Fan. France or Spain, circa 1860. Costumes; Accessories. Paper leaf, bone sticks, metal button and rivetFan 18th century French. Fan 209803Brisé Fan And Case; ivory sticks painted in oil and finished with vernis martin, tortoise shell guards, silk ribbon, faceted stone at rivetBrisé fan 1820-29 probably British. Brisé fan. probably British. 1820-29. Tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearlPleated Fan; printed, hand-colored and gilded paper leaf, pierced mother-of-pearl sticks with gold foil, gilded metal plaque, mirrors and faceted glass stones on guards, gilt metal bail, silk tassel with metal threadsFolded range, Face sheet decor: garland of flowers, folks and Greek developing in bouquets near the plumes, in the center, scene of engagement in a park: a couple is accompanied by 4 loves, a dog, a lamb and a couple of doves .Folded rangeFan mid-18th century possibly Dutch. Fan. possibly Dutch. mid-18th century. Skin, silk, feathers, ivory, and tortoiseshell. FansFolding rough, sheet of silk painted with gouache and decorated with straw, feathers and mother-of-pearl and metal spangles: central cartouche with a bird on a flower vase and two smaller ovals with the balloon rides of resp. The Montgolfier and Jean-Pierre Blanchard brothers, sliced on a frame of à jour and leg with silver. Folding rough, sheet of silk painted with gouache and decorated with straw, feathers and mother-of-pearl and metal spangles: central cartouche with a bird on a flower vase and two smaller ovals with the balloon rides of resp. The Montgolfier and Jean-Pierre Blanchard '(Évervail) au balloon', sliced on a frame of à jour and with silver inlaid. The central rectangle is like a miniature with a list of golden lovers and a painted bow ribbon. Herein is a vase of painted mother-of-pearl with flowers of straw and a bird with real feathers. On the open frame, the motif of the vase with flowers is repeated in the central medallion and the support part of the outs. CloseThe parchment leaf shows a scene painted in gouache where a man in blue costume offers a basket with flowers to a lady in a green yellow dress. On the left is a lady who played a musical instrument.EVENTAIL. "The counter-revolution". Folded, wood, print. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 99103-3 Fashion accessory, Event, Revolutionary Periode, French RevolutionBrisé fan of wood on which a Chinese scene in a cartouche of two colors of gold on a black surface, anonymous, c. 1840 Brisé fan of wood on which a Chinese scene on both sides a cartouche in lacquer of two colors of gold on a black surface. The fan has 24 consecutive legs that are held together with a purple satin ribbon. The three small cartouches against the upper edge and the large central cartouche contain Chineze figures in pavilions. The compartments are framed with a band in which feathers or spiral -like shapes. The background of the fan consists of a brown -black grain and with large red gold flowers. The difference with the front and back of the fan is just a detail: a round or a square table. The fan ring is made of metal. Canton frame: Wood (plant material). frame: Lacquer (coating). Lint: Silk. fan ring: copper (metal). closing pin: copper (metal) cutting / lacquering Brisé fan of wood on which a Chinese scene on both sides a cartouche in lacquer of two colors of gold on aFolding range with double leaf made of green painted paper on an unadorned wooden frame, anonymous, c. 1790 - c. 1800 Folding range with double leaf of green painted paper on an unadorned wooden frame. 24 consecutive legs. In addition to this specimen, the collection of Eeghen (now at the KOG) also contains a number of these simple fans with a leaf of plain green paper. Although several specimens have been preserved and it could be deduced from this that these fans were used fairly generally, it is to date hardly about the origin or use. Only one mention of this specific type of fans are known and can be found in an advertisement from the Amsterdamsche Courant of 31 July 1798, in which a certain Pierre Felgines says that he has settled and 'makes, sells and amplifies all species from umbrella, umbrellas and green Waayers ... '. Netherlands leaf: Paper. Fronture: Wood (Plant Material) painting / cutting Folding range with double leaf of green painted paper on an unadorned wooden frame. Fan ca. 1880 French. Fan 209797Fan third quarter 18th century French. Fan. French. third quarter 18th century. Ivory, mother-of-pearl, parchment.. FansFan. Date/Period: Late 18th century. Fan. Medium: paper, ivory. Author: UNKNOWN.EVENTAIL. "Young man kneeling on the bust of his father Eugène Beauharnais, woman and child". Paper, engraving, bamboo. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Eventail: young man kneeling on his father's bust; woman and child; Man represented is Eugène Beauharnais Fashion accessory, EventailFan from Bali, Indonesia, against a white background, AsiaFan 18th century French. Fan 209881Fan third quarter 18th century possibly Dutch. Fan 209664Fan ca. 1840 French. Fan 209796Fan ca. 1815-25 French. Fan 209591Open Hand Fan Isolated on a White Background.EVENTAIL. "The Versailles green carpet, 1900". Paper printing, common wood. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Eventail: the green carpet of Versailles, 1900 Fashion accessory, Eventailbroken range GAL1990.116.3 Ivory and boneFan 1872-97 American. Fan 80225Goose feathers fan unknownPleated Fan (USA); gessoed and painted silk gauze leaf; carved and incised mahogany sticks with stamped gold; silk ribbonPleated Fan And Case; gilded and gouache-painted skin leaf; mother-of-pearl sticks with metal foil, wood box lined with silkFan 18th century French. Fan 209831Pleated fan, Paper leaf with hand-colored etching, pierced and painted ivory sticks, rivet set with faceted stone, Pleated fan with double leaf. Obverse: paper leaf with hand-colored etching showing allegorical scene of female figures in 18th century costume with dogs and architectural elements. Reverse: painted paper. Pierced, painted and gilded ivory sticks showing birds., probably England, possibly Netherlands, 1725-40, costume & accessories, Pleated fanAnonymous, Eventail commemorating the arrival of the first giraffe in the Jardin des Plantes in 1827 (attributed title), 1827. Opened blonde horn. Brown ribbon. Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris.Two women sitting, one with a parasol. , Women, Umbrellas, Flowers, Fans Accessories, 19th Century American Trade CardsFolded range, painted decor: geraniums, roses and reds, 3 dragonflies. GAL1974.23.5A Bang in black gauche gouache, black silk glans with gold net, brown scales frameFan ca. 1725-50 French. Fan 209983Fan ca. 1830-40 Engraved by François Houiste. Fan. French. ca. 1830-40. Ivory, paper. Engraved by François Houiste (born 1794). FansFan 1725-50 Dutch or Flemish. Fan 209502Fan early 19th century French. Fan 209785Fan 18th century French. Fan 209836Fan 18th century French. Fan. French. 18th century. Parchment, paper, mother-of-pearl. FansWar Hat 1800-1936 Japanese. War Hat 105332green Chinese fan on the white background. (isolated)Brisé fan, Pierced bone sticks painted with gouache, silk ribbon, Brisé fan, pierced bone sticks painted in gouache with flowers. Green silk ribbon., France, Holland or England, 1810-20, costume & accessories, Brisé fanFan 18th century German. Fan 209882Folding range, with an irregular scalloped silk leaf on which a love couple is painted in pastoral environment, on a cut frame of plastic with a copper fan ring, J.F. Baguier, c. 1910 - c. 1920 Folder, irregularly scalloped, with a double silk leaf on which the front is painted a love couple in pastoral environment, on a cut frame of plastic with a copper fan ring. Copper fan ring with eye, mother -of -pearl disc around the closing pin; 16 consecutive legs cut, gilded and silvered in a floral motif; J.F.Baguier on the right, on the left -wing bone 'Déposé'. France (possibly)Frankfurt am Main leaf: Silk. Leaf: Tempera. frame:. frame: Mother of Pearl. closing pin: copper (metal). fan ring: copper (metal) painting / cutting / painting Folder, irregularly scalloped, with a double silk leaf on which the front is painted a love couple in pastoral environment, on a cut frame of plastic with a copper fan ring. Copper fan ring with eye, mother -of -pearl disc around the closing pin; 16 consecut. In the early 19th century, the rich and affluent would promenade on foot. Then carriage suspension improved, coaches became more comfortable and people would promenade in an open carriage as well. Consequently parasols were adapted: a hinge in the middle of the stick enabled the parasol to be held conveniently over the shoulder while seated.Umbrella. Culture: American. Date: ca. 1825.Umbrellas and parasols had become established fashion accessories in the 18th century. Inherent stress on the materials along with age-related deterioration has meant that few early examples survive. This comparatively sturdy umbrella features a carefully thought out design incorporating a decorative border stripe. Expensive materials were often used in the handle to help transcend the functional quality and add a touch of luxury and refinement. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Fan 1781 Dutch. Fan. Dutch. 1781. Parchment and mother-of-pearl. FansParasol. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 37.3 x 39.2 cm (14 11/16 x 15 7/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: J. J. O'Neill.Decorative comb Kushi peonies unknownFan early 18th century French or Italian. Fan 209508Fan Chinese 19th century View more. Fan. Chinese. 19th century. Paper and ivory. Fans. Ruins of carbon with deck of green silk with a black stripe, on which loose, woven striped surfaces. Lining of white ponies silk, with a blind die-die-punched flower edge along the edge. Along the edge and top a long frills in green and black. The stick of embossed leg, with a small hook. Halfway through a copper slider, which can be pushed up, so that the stick can kink. The upper part of the stick is made of varnished wood. Wooden ribs. On top of a leg button.Brisé Fan with Box. Germany or Austria, 1865. Costumes; Accessories. a) Fan: Ivory sticks and loop, fifteen ivory leaves, silk ribbon; b) Box: paperBrisé fan, Carved ivory sticks, silk ribbon, Brisé fan. Ivory sticks carved à jour with Chinese figures in a landscape. Silk ribbon., China, ca. 1830, costume & accessories, Brisé fanhand fanFolding range with silk leaf on which a medallion in which sitting lady and putti painted with fan, anonymous, c. 1775 - c. 1800 Folding range with silk leaf on which a medallion on which a sitting lady and putti is painted with fan. The side on the folds is completely perished, which is why opening is almost impossible. Fronture has 16 not contiguous legs of ivory () And is inlaid with silver. Copper closing pin. Netherlands silk. ivory. silver (metal). watercolor (paint). gouache (paint) painting Folding range with silk leaf on which a medallion on which a sitting lady and putti is painted with fan. The side on the folds is completely perished, which is why opening is almost impossible. Fronture has 16 not contiguous legs of ivory () And is inlaid with silver. Copper closing pin. Netherlands silk. ivory. silver (metal). watercolor (paint). gouache (paint) paintingEVENTAIL. "Les Petits Marauders" (group of young children flying jams in a closet). Gouache on swan skin, openwork mother -of -pearl. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Little marauders ", a group of young children flying jams in cupboard Fashion accessory, EventailPleated Fan (France); silk leaf painted with gouache, mother-of-pearl sticks, silk tasselParasol with a deck of dark red silk with woven black and gray floral motif on a konical stick of wood on which five half -moons in relief, anonymous, c. 1890 - c. 1900 Parasol with a deck of dark red silk with woven black and gray floral motif on a konical stick of wood on which five half -moons in relief. The interior consists of eight so -called Holle Baleinen. The handle is made of black painted wood, repeatedly decorated with half moon and star, in relief. At the end a ditto of nickel. The upholstery is sewn by hand and from silk, which shows motifs on a dark red satin fond of long -stealed, fan -shaped loose leaves, formed as seaweed. In between, also with long stems of dandelions in gray, an effect color arises from the mixing of red and black threads. With strap from the same dark red side to keep the parasol folded together. Amsterdam (possibly) deck: Silk. Baleen: Metal. Stok: Wood (plant material). Handle: Wood (plant material). Handle: Nickel (Metal) cutting / cutting / forBrisé fan, Carved tortoiseshell sticks, silk ribbon (probably replacement), tortoiseshell washer and metal loop at the rivet, Brisé fan of tortoise shell with green silk ribbon. Blades mostly plain with three carved panels. Guards carved in high relief., China, 1850-1860, costume & accessories, Brisé fanFan Icon hand draw black colour lunar new year logo vector element and symbol