Description: Description: This antique 1904 postcard features a stunning mermaid-themed illustration, presented in a hand-tinted Art Nouveau style. The captivating image shows a playful mermaid relaxing among waves, with vibrant pink and blue highlights enhancing the natural beauty of the scene. The ornate borders give it a sophisticated Art Nouveau flair, making it a must-have for collectors of fantasy art or vintage postcards. Postmarked with a 5-cent French stamp, this postcard bears handwritten correspondence on the back, addressed to Meudon, France. Produced by Neue Photographische Gesellschaft (NPG), a renowned publisher of artistic postcards, this collectible offers both artistic charm and historical value. Historic Value & Charm to Your Collection: This postcard represents a delightful blend of fantasy, Art Nouveau aesthetics, and early 20th-century ephemera. It embodies the fascination with mythology and the ocean, which was popular in the visual arts at the time. A great addition for collectors who appreciate French postcards or mythological themes. Community Building: Perfect for fans of mermaid art, Art Nouveau design, and antique French postcards. Browse more unique items from Wuicho's Slightly Unusual store to save on shipping by combining multiple postcards into one order. Fun Fact: Mermaids, often symbols of mystery and allure, became prominent figures in Art Nouveau, representing both the beauty and danger of nature—a fitting metaphor for the dynamic early 1900s artistic movement. Condition Consistency: Professionally scanned images offer a clear view of the condition. The postcard shows light corner wear consistent with age but remains in excellent condition for a piece over 120 years old. Shipping Information: Postcard Sleeve Protection Rigid Envelope Shipping Shipped Next Business Day Shipping on all postcards maxes out at $1.50, regardless of quantity Category: Collectibles > Postcards > Antique (Pre-1920) > Art, Mythology Happy Words: Antique mermaid postcard hand-tinted fantasy art Art Nouveau postcard with mythological design Vintage French postcard ocean and mermaid theme 1904 fantasy postcard with colorful highlights NPG publisher postcard Art Nouveau ephemera Mermaid collectible postcard with pink accents Antique postcard with 5-cent French postage stamp Slightly Unusual store – combined postcard shipping Sea creature mythology postcard collectible Art Nouveau fantasy-themed postcard design Early 20th-century French art postcard collectible French ephemera postcard for mermaid enthusiasts Vintage postcard with handwritten message to Meudon Mythological sea creature postcard Art Nouveau Mermaid-themed collectible postcard from France Ornate Art Nouveau borders on vintage postcard Fantasy postcard with whimsical sea creature theme Combined shipping available for postcard collectors Mermaid ephemera postcard with ocean wave design This whimsical mermaid postcard captures the essence of early 20th-century fantasy art and is perfect for collectors of vintage postcards or Art Nouveau ephemera. Add it to your collection today and enjoy Wuicho’s Slightly Unusual Store’s combined shipping!
Price: 38.88 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-16T21:17:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Personalize: No
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Occasion: Friendship
Size: Non-Standard
Signed: No
Theme: Advertising, Animals, Art, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Floral & Gardens, Flowers & Plants, Humor, Risqué
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Postage Condition: Posted
Subject: Castles
