A Chinese boxwood brisé fan, 19th century, the guards carved with figures under trees in a garden, the splines similarly decorated, the leaves with innumerable figures in gardens and pavilions, the faces ivory and their clothes in satin, open 50cm long guards 28cm long, with a lacquered box, decorated with figures in shaped panels surrounded by flowers in gilt, 32cm long (2) 清十九世纪 广东制黄杨木镂雕彩绘人物故事图折扇 连漆盒 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 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: RKPFWVS4. Condition Report Fan with small tears and creases, some fabric loose. One face missing. One spline with small chips. Box stretched, surface scratches and splits, a long crack and dents to the cover. Chips and damages to edges, interior liner tired with tears.