Vintage Wooden Hand Fan, Planeta DeAgostini Mary Shelley Collection No 25, Hand Painted Floral Fan with Booklet, 2003

Collectible wooden hand fan, issue No 25 from the Abanicos de Coleccion series published by Planeta DeAgostini in 2003, dedicated to British author Mary Shelley. Constructed from openwork carved wooden slats featuring hand-painted floral motifs in a traditional brisse style.

This collection was issued in Spain to present historical fan styles associated with prominent women in literature and history. The brisse fan format relies entirely on decorative wooden sticks joined by ribbon without a fabric or paper leaf.

Details:
* Period: 2003
* Technique / Style: Brisse style / Hand-painted floral design / Carved openwork wood
* Size: Height: 23 cm (9.05 inches), Width open: 40 cm (15.75 inches)
* Material: Natural wood, ribbon, metal pin
* Condition: Excellent collectible condition; complete with the original Spanish fascicle No 25

This piece presents specialized interest for collectors of period fans, Planeta DeAgostini publications, and literary history memorabilia.