Lot of old postcards art sculpture painting National Library

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Description

This lot consists of antique postcards, mainly in black and white, depicting artworks from museum and heritage collections. The visuals show reproductions of sculptures, bas-reliefs, medallions, and paintings, with a predominance of classical and medieval iconography. Several cards bear the mention "Bibliothèque Nationale" (National Library), confirming their institutional origin and their purpose of cultural and educational dissemination.

The cards feature a variety of subjects: full-length statues, busts, sculpted scenes, and female portraits. Some cards highlight details of famous works, such as drapery, expressive faces, or ornamental fragments. The legends printed at the bottom of each card specify, when legible, the name of the work, the artist, or its provenance, adding to their documentary and iconographic interest.

Visually, most cards are monochrome, with shades of gray and sepia, typical of photographic reproductions from the early to mid-20th century. A few hand-colored cards emphasize polychrome details, particularly on female busts, adding a touch of variety to the set. The paper used appears to be matte, with a slightly textured look, consistent with heritage editions of the period.

The visible cards show some signs of wear, light creases, and blunted corners, indicating regular handling and age. Inscriptions and institutional mentions such as "Bibliothèque Nationale" are clearly printed on several copies. The collection presents a pleasing visual homogeneity, ideal for decorative use or for documenting art history.

The lot, as shown in the photo, includes a significant number of cards with rich and varied iconography, covering different artistic periods and techniques, from Antiquity to the Renaissance, and through the Middle Ages. The themes addressed are mainly religious art, ancient sculpture, and female portraits from European painting.

Condition

Used items, showing signs of wear, sometimes blunted corners, and visible age marks on some cards. The lot is sold as is, consistent with the provided visuals.

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