Bone - China - Guangxu (1875-1908)

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Studied Asian art and art market management; researched art in Taipei; worked in auctions.

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Description from the seller

Description
Antique Chinese folding fan from the Late Qing Dynasty (circa 1880–1910).
The fan features a double-sided hand-painted figural scene on a red ground. The sticks are finely carved openwork bone (bone, not ivory), with delicate decorative detailing and a strong display presence.

The fan comes with its original fitted wooden storage box, matching the fan’s folded length and enhancing collectability and presentation.

A decorative / collector’s fan rather than an everyday-use item.

Condition
Overall in good antique condition, with normal age-related wear.
There is a very minor old restoration on one stick (visible on close-up photos). The repair is stable, and the fan opens and closes smoothly.

Dimensions
• Height (closed): 27.5 cm
• Open width: 50 cm
• Wooden box: 32.5 × 5 × 5 cm

Materials
• Sticks: carved bone
• Leaf: hand-painted leaf (paper / possibly silk)

Keywords
Chinese folding fan; Late Qing; hand-painted figures; double-sided; carved bone; openwork; antique fan; original wooden box; collector’s item; Asian art.

Description
Antique Chinese folding fan from the Late Qing Dynasty (circa 1880–1910).
The fan features a double-sided hand-painted figural scene on a red ground. The sticks are finely carved openwork bone (bone, not ivory), with delicate decorative detailing and a strong display presence.

The fan comes with its original fitted wooden storage box, matching the fan’s folded length and enhancing collectability and presentation.

A decorative / collector’s fan rather than an everyday-use item.

Condition
Overall in good antique condition, with normal age-related wear.
There is a very minor old restoration on one stick (visible on close-up photos). The repair is stable, and the fan opens and closes smoothly.

Dimensions
• Height (closed): 27.5 cm
• Open width: 50 cm
• Wooden box: 32.5 × 5 × 5 cm

Materials
• Sticks: carved bone
• Leaf: hand-painted leaf (paper / possibly silk)

Keywords
Chinese folding fan; Late Qing; hand-painted figures; double-sided; carved bone; openwork; antique fan; original wooden box; collector’s item; Asian art.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Guangxu (1875-1908)
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bone
Height
27 cm
Width
58 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Fair condition
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Objects sold
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