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Title: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: seanyappleseed on June 12, 2011, 07:29:18 PM

I have a China Trade hand painted peacock feather fan featuring Mandarin figures amid floral decoration, with pierced ivory spokes collected by a brass link with attached original tassel; custom matted and framed behind glass, Canton c. 1850?? 17.25 in H x 25.25 in W. The item was handed down from my Grandmother and I'm wondering what it's worth may be?
Can anyone help? Thanks!

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: cjmusic on June 12, 2011, 07:53:19 PM

can you post a picture of this ?

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: sapphire on June 12, 2011, 08:07:46 PM

Welcome seany  ;)  And I'll second cj's request.....would love to see pics (the more detailed the better)

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: seanyappleseed on June 12, 2011, 10:37:18 PM

Photo attached. Thanks!

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: kysfinest on June 13, 2011, 09:21:57 PM

here's one with a description almost identical to your description ;)
http://decorativeobjects.oneofakindantiques.com/6944_china_trade_hand_painted_peacock_feather_fan_c1850_1.htm

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: mariok54 on June 14, 2011, 12:30:57 AM

$1600!!  Nice price!

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: seanyappleseed on June 15, 2011, 06:27:05 AM

Thanks to everyone for their responses! Can anyone guide me in where/how I could try to sell this piece?

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: waywardangler on June 15, 2011, 06:38:34 AM

I would approach a higher end antique shop and see what they think. The $1650 from oneofakindantiques is their asking price. No telling how long it has been there at that price. You could put this in an auction of Oriental art/objects to get the best exposure and price. I am not sure what part of the country you are in but if near a major market you should do OK. If you are out in Wyoming, you will have to ship this to a major market to get a good price.

You could always put it on eBay with a reserve and take your chances.

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: mariok54 on June 15, 2011, 06:48:04 AM

I agree with Wayward. Can you e-mail pics to a few good Auction Houses and ask for a pre-sale estimate? I would rather spend a few $$ on a good courier and get top dollar at a good Auction House, than risk it at a local auction.

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: mart on June 15, 2011, 12:38:25 PM

Can you post a close up pic of the ivory hand piece ?? I had one similar years ago.

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: KC on June 15, 2011, 04:53:39 PM

http://www.victorianelegance.com/fans.html (http://www.victorianelegance.com/fans.html)  This one lists for $165.00

http://www.burchardgalleries.com/auctions/2010/sep2610/full_catalog_page10.htm (http://www.burchardgalleries.com/auctions/2010/sep2610/full_catalog_page10.htm)  This one $200.00

Unless an auction house knows something different....I am betting this will be the going price range for the average buyer/seller.  Best of luck!

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: mariok54 on June 16, 2011, 12:21:48 AM

Well found KC .. That first one is considerably smaller, but the second link looks right!

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: mart on June 16, 2011, 09:52:02 AM

That second link had a question mark by "Ivory" so they are npot sure about it !!  The one I had was made to look like ivory but was a form of plastic. Thats why I asked to see a close up of that portion !!

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: khunn on June 19, 2011, 06:15:26 PM

There is an Asian antiques auction coming up in Big D( Dallas ) in Septmber. They take consignments, and are linked up with liveauctioneers and rogallery so they get alot of exposure. Here is a link for you
http://www.dallasauctiongallery.com/next_auction.html

Title: Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
Post by: seanyappleseed on June 19, 2011, 10:35:25 PM

This is great! Thank you so much!