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Lot 028 - Pair of Antique Illustrated Carte De Visite C.D.V. Filler Cards Depicting Risque French Boudoir Scenes
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Lot 028 - Pair of Antique Illustrated Carte De Visite C.D.V. Filler Cards Depicting Risque French Boudoir Scenes
Lot 028 - Pair of Antique Illustrated Carte De Visite C.D.V. Filler Cards Depicting Risque French Boudoir Scenes
Pair of antique illustrated carte de visite C.D.V. filler cards depicting risque boudoir scenes reproduced from French paintings. The first card shows a man and woman in bed with a child hiding beneath the covers, with a French inscription along the bottom reading "qui est bon a prendre est bon a garder" ("what is good to take is good to keep"), printed within a decorative ruled border. The second card depicts multiple nude women on a bed in a state of surprise, with figures visible through shuttered windows.
The backs of both cards are blank. Condition shows toning and light soiling throughout. The second card has edge wear and minor creasing.
The backs of both cards are blank. Condition shows toning and light soiling throughout. The second card has edge wear and minor creasing.
Auction Date: 11/28/2026
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