Antique Hand Painted Fan Leaf - 18th Century Style Scenes on Cotton

Early 20th-century fan leaf (c. 1900-1909) crafted from fine cotton. Each piece features a unique pictorial scene inspired by 18th-century 'Fêtes Galantes', depicting figures in Rococo fashion within bucolic settings.

Object History: These leaves were produced during the Belle Époque, a period of renewed interest in French courtly aesthetics. The painting is detailed on a cotton base, originally intended to be mounted on sticks made of mother-of-pearl, ivory, or fine wood.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1900 - 1909
- Technique: Hand-painted on textile
- Total Dimensions: 35 cm wide (13.8 inches) x 22 cm high (8.7 inches)
- Central Motif Height: 13 cm (5.1 inches)
- Material: Natural cotton
- Condition: The textile shows signs of age typical for its period. There are tears and missing material in the lower section where it would join the sticks, a common detail in antique unmounted fan leaves. The paint colors retain their original delicacy.

Value: Ideal pieces for antique textile collectors, fan restorers, or for framing as a period decorative object. The listed price is for one (1) individual unit.