24.00 USD
According to the writing on the back of this card, this somber Pierrette is Princess Alma, the daughter of King Nicolo, from a scene in the play "Konig Nicolo, oder So ist das Leben" (King Nicolas, or Such is Life) by Frank Wedekind, a prominent and controversial figure in German theater of the Jugendstil Epoche. An author, actor and cabaret performer, he led German theater from the norm of pre 20th century Realism into the unexplored territory of Expressionism.
Today, he is probably best known for the play "Die Büchse der Pandora" (Pandora's Box, 1904) one of his three "Lulu plays" that in the 1920s became perhaps the most important vehicle (at least from the perspective of modern day cinema fans) for silent film star Louise Brooks.
The actress pictured on our card bears a close resemblance to actress Tilly Wedekind, Frank Wedekind's wife (and some say the obsession that drove him to his untimely death in 1918), but that's another story we have no room for in this listing today.
A very interesting unposted card, perhaps an RPPC, that will find its way into our artifacts section because of its historical connection.
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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 not charge for 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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