Description: Description: This captivating French postcard, “Le Baiser de la Sirène” (The Mermaid’s Kiss), portrays a romantic yet tragic scene of a sailor locked in an embrace with a mermaid. Accompanied by poetic text, the scene suggests the enchanting yet dangerous allure of the mermaid, as the sailor succumbs to her kiss and the watery depths. This black-and-white postcard perfectly captures themes of romanticism, mythology, and maritime adventure. The artwork is printed by C. & C. and the reverse side follows the French postcard format of the early 20th century. The emotional imagery and evocative text make this postcard ideal for collectors of nautical-themed art, romantic ephemera, and fantasy illustrations. Historic Value & Charm to Your Collection: The siren's kiss has been a recurring theme in mythology and folklore, symbolizing love’s power and the peril of temptation. This postcard reflects the timeless allure of romantic myths and is a stunning addition for anyone collecting sailor and mermaid-themed ephemera or French art postcards. Community Building: This postcard appeals to mythology enthusiasts, romantic art collectors, and those who enjoy vintage French postcards. Wuicho’s Slightly Unusual Store offers a unique selection of mermaid-themed collectibles—browse to find more and enjoy combined shipping discounts on multiple purchases. Fun Fact: The idea of sailors encountering mermaids has deep roots in European maritime myths, where mermaids or sirens often symbolized the tension between adventure and doom, love and loss. The accompanying poem on this card hints at this dual nature with evocative imagery. Condition Consistency: This postcard is in collectible condition with minor age-related toning. Professionally scanned images are provided to offer an accurate representation of its state. Shipping Information: Postcard Sleeve Protection Rigid Envelope Shipping Shipped Next Business Day Shipping maxes out at $1.50 regardless of order size Category: Collectibles > Postcards > Art > Romance Happy Words: Mermaid kiss postcard romantic French art nautical Siren and sailor postcard vintage maritime romance Black-and-white postcard with poetic fantasy theme Nautical romance collectible for ephemera lovers Slightly Unusual store features mythology-themed postcards Explore sailor and mermaid myth ephemera gifts Vintage French postcard with romantic poem and art Artistic collectible postcard with fantasy romance Sailor-themed collectible French postcard siren myth Mermaid ephemera art postcard maritime adventure Mythological postcard featuring enchanting siren scene French postcard with kiss of the siren sailor theme
Price: 28.88 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-16T21:17:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Personalize: No
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Occasion: Friendship
Size: Non-Standard
Signed: No
Theme: Advertising, Animals, Art, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Floral & Gardens, Flowers & Plants, Humor, Risqué
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Postage Condition: Posted
Subject: Boats & Ships
