Collectible Hand Fan Abanico Planeta DeAgostini No 9 Anna Pavlova Ballerina Tribute Art Nouveau Motif with Informative Booklet 2003

This collectible hand fan with its accompanying biographical booklet is number 9 from the Spanish 'Abanicos de Colección' series published by Planeta DeAgostini in 2003. It is designed as an artistic tribute to the legendary Russian prima ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), featuring Art Nouveau ornamentation inspired by the era of her landmark performances. Historical Context: Planeta DeAgostini released this specialized series in the early 2000s, commissioning replicas and artistic tributes dedicated to historical figures, cultural icons, and major artistic movements. Anna Pavlova, famed for her roles with Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, is celebrated here with a design reflecting the organic, flowing lines of the Belle Époque. Details: Period: circa 2003. Technique / Style: Art Nouveau motif, printed leaf, openwork carved guard and sticks. Size: Height is 23 cm (9.0 inches); fully opened span is approximately 42 cm (16.5 inches); thickness folded is 2 cm (0.8 inches). Material: Wood sticks and guards, printed fabric leaf. Condition: Excellent preserved condition, showing crisp folds, minimal handling wear, and fully intact structure. The accompanying educational Spanish-language booklet is complete and well-preserved. Application and value: Ideal for collectors of historical hand fans, ballet enthusiasts, and admirers of early 20th-century Russian culture and Art Nouveau aesthetics.