Lot 451 , Two Chinese painted silk rigid circular fans, Guangxu period (1875-1908),

Two Chinese painted silk rigid circular fans, Guangxu period (1875-1908), the first painted with prunus blossom, the second with magnolia both with and with inscriptions and seal marks, diameter 26cm, last torn
Estimate £400-600

The first fan painted with magnolia is substantially torn to the right hand side, colours may be a little faded, the fan is sealed in a frame so we are unable examine the opposing side, the second fan painted with a prunus again is probably slightly faded and discoloured otherwise in reasonable condition, the lacquer surround and handle have a few flakes to them, we are unable to examine the other side of the fan as it is housed in a sealed frame.


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Sold for £2,400