Hand fan - Gilt wood

Spanish fan in mother-of-pearl and silk hand-painted with Rococo pastoral scenes, framed in gilded wood, dated September 1958

Spanish fans in mother-of-pearl and silk represent a craft tradition that has its roots in the eighteenth century, when Spain became one of the leading European centers for the production of luxury fans. The finely pierced mother-of-pearl frames and the hand-painted scenes on silk or paper demonstrate the technical excellence of Iberian artisans. This specimen from 1958 belongs to the postwar revival period of traditional Spanish craftsmanship, when master fan-makers continued to produce high-quality pieces using centuries-old techniques.

These framed fans are particularly sought after by collectors of Spanish decorative art, vintage fashion accessories and twentieth-century applied art objects. Their charm lies in the combination of artisanal mastery, historical-cultural value and aesthetic beauty. Enthusiasts of Iberian culture, interior designers specializing in Mediterranean styles, and collectors of vintage feminine accessories appreciate these pieces for their timeless elegance and for the testimony they offer of Spanish artisanal traditions that survived into the mid-twentieth century.