Exquisite antique hand fan with paper accordion, hand-painted with court scenes on both sides, the dimensional faces and clothes of silk and bone applied in relief. In fitted lacquered box of papier-mache and wood. Dimensions: (Box) H 3.25" x W 13.5" x D 3.75. Condition: Fan delicate; a few losses to applique, minor toning to colors, and some wear along creases, a couple nicks and chips to frame. Some losses to papier mache inside box lid.

All the items in this sale are located ON-SITE at the home in Fairfield, CT for pickup. Items must be picked up in the time frame of TWO DAYS, Tuesday, 7/5 and Wednesday, 7/6, 9am-5pm. We will offer in-house shipping for smaller items shipped to the Continental USA, please contact us for a quote, for all other items. You can contact the shippers on our shipping list for a quote to have items shipped, please contact for shipping quotes prior to bidding. If you cannot pickup in the TWO-day pickup window, we will offer to bring back certain items to our gallery in Bridgeport, CT FOR A FEE, unless noted in the items description it must be picked up from the estate. please contact us for more info. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.