Danse de l'éventail

This short film, produced by Lumière, features the dance performance known as the Butterfly Dance. It was likely shot in 1897 but only screened in France in December 1899. This film is significant in the context of silent cinema and early documentary filmmaking. As a hand-colored and stenciled version, it represents the techniques of the time and offers insight into the visual aesthetics of early 20th-century film.

Collectors might appreciate its historical value as part of the Lumière catalog, specifically catalog number 2011. The film captures the essence of dance in an era when the medium of film was still in its infancy, making it an interesting piece for those studying the evolution of cinema or dance on film.