Mathilde, France, circa 1900 Folded fan, in the taste of the First Empire, the silk sheet, mounted in the English style, printed in colors and sewn with sequins drawing garlands of flowers and draperies. In the center, in an oval cartel, an Oriental wearing a turban and with a dagger at his belt, approaches a half-lying young woman, drawing a message, hearts (?), in the sand. The scene may evoke the love story of Mathilde and Marek-Abdel. Mute reverse. Carved, engraved and gilded blond horn mount. H.t. 24 cm-H.f. 15.5 cm (stains and wear)