A framed antique Cantonese ivory brise fan, Qing Dynasty, early 19th century, of exquisite fineness, the whole fan a rich continuous narrative comprising myriad figures, pavilions within traditional gardens embellished with auspicious fruits and foliage, each stick individually relief carved against a delicate lacelike ground, the guard sticks with deeper carving; in a bamboo box frame with a green oriental toile print matt. Height 45 cm. Width 54 cm. (frame) width 33 cm. (fan)