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seanyappleseed

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Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« 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!

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2011, 07:53:19 pm »
can you post a picture of this ?

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #2 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)

seanyappleseed

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2011, 10:37:18 pm »
Photo attached. Thanks!

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2011, 09:21:57 pm »

mariok54

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2011, 12:30:57 am »
$1600!!  Nice price!

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #6 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?

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2011, 04:53:39 pm »
http://www.victorianelegance.com/fans.html  This one lists for $165.00

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!
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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2011, 12:21:48 am »
Well found KC .. That first one is considerably smaller, but the second link looks right!

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #12 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 !!

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #13 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

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Re: Hand Painted Peacock Feather fan
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2011, 10:35:25 pm »
This is great! Thank you so much!