24.00 USD
We tend to specialize in photo postcard portraits of Belle Epoque era theatrical performers, but within that broad category, one of the most sought after types is that one depicting the performers in action. Here we have one that creates the feeling of the vaudeville, or variety show, performance, in which the two artistes clown around while performing a handstand, or a series of cartwheels :)
We have no history on these two cuties, in fact we're not 100% certain we have the spelling of their names right. This card was posted to the Count B. Tyszkiewicz in 1907 Paris, a Polish/Lithuanian nobleman from what was once one of the most powerful families in Europe, and who apparently was a collector of antiques, and yep, the same sort of postcards you collect!
We buy many of our cards from European collectors and dealers, and have been finding many cards from "the count's" collection lately. We'll guess they've surfaced due to a recent estate auction of one of his descendants.
Because of the implied action, and comedy, in this image, we'll file it in our "Under the Big Top" heading.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.
The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.
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