Antique French Victorian Folding Fan Mother Of Pearl Lace Shadow Box Rococo

Exceptional antique French Victorian era folding hand fan presented in a custom-made shadow box display measuring approximately 35 inches wide by 23 inches tall and weighing about 6.72 lbs. The fan features a late 19th-century Fontange or balloon-style silhouette with highly iridescent mother-of-pearl sticks, delicate pierced detailing, fine lace edging, translucent silk mesh, and a hand-painted Rococo Revival pastoral scene with butterflies and a classical figure. The fan is mounted against a luxurious mauve-pink moiré silk backing inside an ornate gilt frame with a decorative floral crest, creating a museum-style presentation piece. The antique textile shows age-appropriate character including light foxing, staining, and fine craquelure to the painted surface, while the lace and structure remain beautifully preserved. A striking example of Victorian decorative arts, this piece would appeal to collectors of antique fans, French decorative arts, lacework, textile art, and historical salon decor.