Two 18th/19th century Chinese fans

One with carved ivory guards and painted ivory sticks, with a paper leaf depicting three Chinese figures and foliage, (28cm), boxed; the other with a perforated paper lace edging to leaf which is hand painted in gray, black and white, with a sea scape and Chinese figures attached to later simulated tortoiseshell plastic sticks and guards, (27.5cm), (some damage to leaf on both fans).(2 + box). Estimate: £100 - 200

Provenance: From the Papillon Estate, Crowhurst Park, Sussex. (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)

Bonhams. Costume, Embroideries, Textiles, Lace & Fans, 29 Jul 2008. Knowle - www.bonhams.com