Shackladys Antiques

Description

This decorative framed fan is an elegant example of nineteenth-century European craftsmanship, combining intricate carving with delicate painted decoration. The fan is mounted open within a gilt frame lined with gold fabric, allowing the full arc of the design to be displayed as a wall piece. The sticks and guards are finely pierced and carved, forming an ornate pattern of scrolling foliage and decorative motifs radiating from the central rivet.
The pale blue leaf is hand-painted with a pastoral scene depicting classical figures in flowing drapery gathered within a soft landscape. Two figures extend floral garlands toward a seated female figure and child, creating a gentle allegorical composition typical of Rococo-inspired decorative themes. Presented within its shaped gilt frame, the piece functions as both a historical accessory and a decorative artwork, highlighting the refined artistry associated with fashionable fans of the period.
Dimensions
Height 15.5 Inches
Width 26.5 Inches
Depth 3 Inches