A Chinese Canton brisé fan, 19th century, the splines gilt on a black ground, decorated with figures in a garden within a shaped panel of scrolling flowers, the leaves with innumerable figures in gardens and pavilions, their faces ivory, their clothes in satin, open 40cm guards 21.5cm, framed and glazed 清十九世纪 广东制黑漆描金彩绘人物故事图折扇 IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947. Ivory declaration submission reference: TG99UEL1. Condition Report Did not examine outside of the frame. Knocks and surface scratches to frame. Damaged in various locations, fragile, gilt and lacquer losses. Fan with tears and losses.