Up for offer is a beautifully hand-painted 19th-century Chinese export folding fan, featuring a detailed and lively figural landscape scene, mounted on finely carved bone guards and sticks. Measuring approximately 10.75 inches long when closed, this is a superb example of Qing Dynasty craftsmanship tailored for the European market, prized for both its aesthetic elegance and historical context.

The fan leaf is richly painted with:

• A continuous figural narrative scene, depicting scholars, noblewomen, and attendants in a garden setting beneath leafless trees

• Floral arrangements in ornate vases and perched birds, adding symbolic depth

• Fine linework in traditional Chinese brush style, with naturalistic earthy tones, accented in red, gold, and blue

The bone ribs and guards are delicately painted with traditional floral motifs in vibrant red, teal, and gold, providing an eye-catching contrast when the fan is closed. The front scene exhibits fine detail and skilled brushwork—these figural themes are highly desirable and more rare than simple floral or geometric patterns.

This piece is in honest antique condition with wear and aging consistent with its age and use. Some minor wear to the paper leaf, slight creasing, and paint fading in places are visible (please review the high-resolution images closely), but the structure remains intact and fully displayable. These characteristics only add to the authentic charm of a genuine 19th-century piece.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Genuine 19th-century Chinese export fan – Circa Qing Dynasty
✅ Hand-painted figural scene with scholars and attendants
✅ Bone guards and sticks – Finely detailed and painted
✅ Folded size: approx. 10.75 inches (27.3 cm)
✅ Original and complete – No restoration or repaint
✅ Collector’s condition – Age-related wear consistent with display and use
✅ Extremely collectible – Figural fans are highly sought-after

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of antique Chinese hand fans and Qing Dynasty export art
✔️ Enthusiasts of figural artwork and traditional Asian painting techniques
✔️ Interior designers seeking authentic antique accents with cultural depth
✔️ Curators and historians sourcing 19th-century decorative arts
✔️ A distinctive, meaningful gift for lovers of vintage elegance and global heritage
✔️ Display in a shadow box, cabinet, or as part of a fan wall collection for visual impact

This figural Chinese hand fan represents the finest qualities of 19th-century export craftsmanship—blending delicate hand painting, storytelling, and exquisite materials. Its rarity and condition make it a standout piece for any serious collector or appreciator of fine Asian decorative art.

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📌 Don’t miss the chance to own this elegant and rare figural hand fan – A timeless piece of history ready for display in your collection today!

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