Vintage Monet Playing Cards Set Carta Mundi 2 Illustrated Bridge Decks
AFW - Antique France Worldwide
Vintage box set dedicated to Claude Monet, published by Carta Mundi, including two bridge decks illustrated with reproductions of Impressionist artworks. Carefully presented with a marbled case, gold lettering, and compartmentalized interior.
Description
Set of playing cards presented in its original box, with a marbled decor in pinkish-gray tones, enhanced with large gold lettering "Monet" on the front. The interior contains a white compartmentalized tray for the card decks and scoring accessories.
The cards are illustrated with reproductions of Claude Monet's works, notably Woman with a Parasol and The Customs Officer's Cabin at Varengeville, with colored backs featuring water-green and golden-ochre borders. A score card for bridge is visible, as well as classic cards and jokers.
The inside lid features a biographical text in Dutch and French about Monet, with mention of Claude Monet, 1840-1926. The set bears the Carta Mundi brand and the indication "2 Bridge Decks."
Context
Claude Monet holds a central place in Impressionism, a movement focused on the effects of light, atmospheric variations, and outdoor painting. This decorative box set captures this pictorial universe in a usable format, combining the playful object with the museum-like repertoire of Monet's great landscapes and figures.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. The box shows signs of wear consistent with its age: light rubbing, small marks on the edges, and visible handling of the cards. Overall good presentation, with a preserved compartmentalized interior.
AFW
Careful packaging adapted for fragile or collector's items. Professional shipping with protection for the box and cards to preserve their presentation during transport.
Keywords: [Vintage Monet card game box set, Carta Mundi, 2 Bridge Decks, Claude Monet, Impressionism, card box set, playing cards, bridge, Woman with a Parasol, The Customs Officer's Cabin at Varengeville]