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Parisian Opera Singer Aline Vallendrini Wearing Huge Mad Hatter's Hat, by...
18.00 USDParisian cantorini Aline Vallendrini (1878-1952) was known not only for her beautiful voice, but for her long, beautiful hair. In this image, for the opera "Solange," she wears an oversized...
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Three Women and a Waterfall, circa 1905/1910 by redpoulaine
14.00 USDWonderful image of three friends/family members, who have hiked together to the Triberger Wasserfall near the village of Triberg. Triberg is a village in the very depths of the Black Forest in...
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Family Photo with Chimney Sweeps 1932 by redpoulaine
16.00 USDAwesome image of family gathering and including a pair of chimney sweeps, like two royal coachmen in attendance, both dressed in the classical garb of "sweeps," all black, and with stovepipe...
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Woman in Silk, with Grapes, circa 1930 by redpoulaine
14.00 USDOne of our favorite, and most magical, subgenres of "Lovely Lady" postcards has to be that of the marvelous maenad. These are somewhat idealized, and presumably toned down, versions of those...
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Lily Nador in Great Corseted Image by Martin Gerlach, circa 1905 by redpoulaine
18.00 USDNo history on Lily yet, but we're looking. Thus far, all the images we've found were published by G and G, and photographed by Gerlach. Corseted artistes have quite a following these days, and...
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Jane Hading in Art Nouveau Frame, by Reutlinger, circa 1900 by redpoulaine
12.00 USDThis is a remarkable card of a type that was very popular right around the turn of the last century. These cards surrounded the focal image with an elaborate Art Nouveau style illustrated...
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The Bath of Psyche, by Lord Leighton, circa 1900 by redpoulaine
12.00 USDThis amazing image features a photograph of Lord Leighton's painting, "The Bath of Psyche," from the Tate Museum. Based on the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche, the painting depicts Psyche...
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Beautiful Art Nouveau Portrait by Arjalew, circa 1905 by redpoulaine
11.00 USDPublished by Monsieur G. Piprot of Marque Etoile, in Paris, this composite image of a lovely young unnamed woman framed by a charming and beautifully hand-tinted Art Nouveau floral design, was...
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Gorgeous Hand-Tinted 1920s Werewolf. French Postcard by redpoulaine
7.00 USDPray to the moon when she is roundLuck with you shall then aboundWhat you seek shall then be foundIn sea, or sky, or solid groundViolette Loupinaude loved wandering through the ancient forest...
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Mademoiselle Lo, French Artiste Nude en Voile, Fantaisie, circa 1905 by...
16.00 USDMlle. Lo in a body stocking and veil. Weirdly ethereal image with a variety of experimental coloration that was popular during that time, and which sometimes achieved amazing results. We'll...
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Edwardian Actress Miss Forgeth Cuddles Cub, circa 1905 by redpoulaine
17.00 USDSo cute!!! Charming hand-tinted card. Full disclosure, this card is often referred to as "Rare," and because of the cute little furry fellow, sometimes commands very high prices. Well, as far...
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Cute 1920s Blonde. Classic French Postcard Image, posted 1922 by redpoulaine
6.00 USDLovely hand-tinting on this classic 1920s "glamor shot" French postcard. Nice posted condition.Please examine our high res scans for detail.Postage is for first class shipping in a secure photo...
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Renaissance Players in Superlative Costumes, circa 1920s by redpoulaine
16.00 USDI don't know if any of our visitors who drop by and read this were ever involved in community theater...our kids were, and sometimes there were highly talented costumers creating wonders for...
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Lucy Gerard with Art Nouveau Treatment, by Reutlinger, circa 1900 by redpoulaine
9.00 USDGreat Reutlinger image of one of our favorite Belle Époque dancers, Mlle. Lucy Gerard. This image has received a classic Art Nouveau treatment in which Mlle. Gerard was separated from the...
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Mae Murray Sprawls Elegantly, circa 1920s by redpoulaine
17.00 USDMae Murray (1885-1965), known as "the girl with the bee-stung lips," was a silent film star, producer and screen writer in the late 1910s, and into the 20s. In addition to her generous mouth,...
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Dancer and Silent Film Queen, Greta Nissen, Looks back over Shoulder, circa...
18.00 USDThis Oslo born film star. Greta Nissen (1906-1982) began her career as a ballerina in Norway, then on to Broadway, and into the silent movies. She was relatively successful, and did make the...
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PC Paris Reclining Semi-Nude Postcard, circa 1920 by redpoulaine
33.00 USDWonderful! It is not often we are lucky enough to get in a classic "French Postcard" in such near immaculate condition! Of course, most of the cards we sell on Red Poulaine happen to be, in...
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Joan of Arc Presented to King Charles, Jeanne d'Arc est Présentée a...
8.00 USDRomantic image from series of 12 cards telling the story of Saint Joan. This image shows her being received by the, as yet uncrowned, King Charles VII of France. It was at this meeting that he...
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Bebe Daniels, Hollywood Film Star, in Silks and Art Deco Jewelry by redpoulaine
14.00 USDWelcome to "Idols of the 1920s," where we hope to provide a special, cozy place for those of you who long to linger among the stars of the early silver screen, the hoofers and songbirds of...
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Hand-Tinted Flapper with Roses and Pearls, Romance Fantasie, by G. Piprot,...
7.00 USDBrilliantly hand-tinted portrait shot of a young flapper wearing pearls and in the process of attaching flowers to the collar of her dress. The words Bonne Année are embossed in the top left...
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