Complete set of four original Albert Bergeret Les 4 Saisons antique French postcards depicting Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, Belle Époque circa 1903.

4 Antique French Bergeret Postcards – Les 4 Saisons – Belle Époque c. 1903

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Complete set of four original Albert Bergeret Les 4 Saisons antique French postcards depicting Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, Belle Époque circa 1903.
  • Complete set of four original Albert Bergeret Les 4 Saisons antique French postcards depicting Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, Belle Époque circa 1903.
  • Albert Bergeret Les 4 Saisons Le Printemps antique French postcard, young girl surrounded by flowers with red French poem and handwritten message, circa 1903.
  • Reverse of Bergeret Les 4 Saisons Spring postcard with handwritten Paris address, red 10 centimes French postage stamp and September 1903 postmarks.
  • Antique Albert Bergeret Les 4 Saisons L'Été postcard showing a Belle Époque woman with decorative hat and sheaves of wheat, red poetry and handwritten message.
  • Reverse of 1903 Bergeret Summer postcard with red French 10 centimes stamp, postal cancellations and handwritten address to Jeanne Demange in Langres.
  • Albert Bergeret Les 4 Saisons L'Automne antique French photographic postcard depicting a woman carrying baskets of grapes and fruit, with red poetic verse.
  • Reverse of Bergeret Autumn postcard with two green 5 centimes French postage stamps, December 1902 postmarks and handwritten address to Troyes.
  • Antique Bergeret Les 4 Saisons L'Hiver French postcard showing an elderly woman carrying firewood in falling snow, with poem by Marcel Houjan, circa 1903.
  • Reverse of Albert Bergeret Winter postcard with green 5 centimes French stamp, 1903 postmarks and handwritten address to Marguerite Copel in Troyes.
4 Antique French Bergeret Postcards – Les 4 Saisons – Belle Époque c. 1903

4 Antique French Bergeret Postcards – Les 4 Saisons – Belle Époque c. 1903

€23,00
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Les 4 Saisons – The Four Seasons of Life

A beautiful set of four original antique French postcards published by Albert Bergeret & Cie in Nancy, France, in the early 20th century.

Entitled Les 4 Saisons (The Four Seasons), this poetic photographic series portrays Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter through four expressive female figures, each representing a different stage of human life.

Combining elegant period photography, symbolic imagery and short poems printed in red, these postcards offer a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and sentimental world of the French Belle Époque.

The Four Seasons

Spring – Le Printemps

A young girl surrounded by flowers and blossoms represents childhood, innocence and the promise of life. Her raised arm and floral decorations evoke the awakening of nature.

Summer – L'Été

A beautiful young woman carrying golden sheaves of wheat embodies youth, beauty, love and the fullness of life. Her elaborate hat and graceful pose reflect the fashions of the early 1900s.

Autumn – L'Automne

A mature woman carrying baskets filled with fruit and grapes symbolises abundance, harvest and the passing of time. The accompanying poem reflects on beauty and the approaching decline of youth.

Winter – L'Hiver

An elderly woman carrying a bundle of firewood through a snowy landscape represents old age and the final season of life. The poetic caption adds a poignant reflection on mortality and the passing years.

Together, these four postcards create a complete visual narrative exploring the passage of time through the changing seasons.

Their carefully composed photographs and poetic verses make this series a particularly charming example of early 20th-century French postcard art.

Product Details

  • Title: Les 4 Saisons (The Four Seasons)

  • Publisher: A. Bergeret & Cie, Nancy, France

  • Period: Early 20th century, circa 1902–1903

  • Origin: France

  • Quantity: 4 original antique postcards

  • Series: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter

  • Dimensions: Approximately 9 × 14 cm (3.5 × 5.5 inches) per postcard

  • Technique: Antique photographic postcards with printed red poetic captions

  • Language: French

  • Reference: BG-03

  • Sold as: One set of four original postcards, exactly as photographed

Condition

Original antique postcards showing visible signs of age and postal use.

The cards present age-related discolouration, light foxing, occasional surface marks and wear to the edges and corners.

Several postcards feature handwritten messages on the illustrated fronts, adding to their historical character.

The Summer postcard shows noticeable dark surface marks. The Autumn postcard has minor wear and damage near the lower edge.

All four postcards retain handwritten addresses, original postage stamps and period postal cancellations on the reverse.

The postcards have not been restored and are offered in their authentic antique condition.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the description.

A Poetic Piece of French Postal History

An attractive collection for enthusiasts of antique French postcards, Belle Époque photography, seasonal symbolism, vintage floral imagery and historical ephemera.

The four seasons also make a beautiful decorative ensemble for a vintage-inspired interior, personal archive or cabinet of curiosities.

You will receive the four original antique postcards shown in the photographs: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
Condition & Care

This is an original antique paper item. Handle with clean, dry hands and keep away from moisture, direct sunlight and excessive humidity. For long-term preservation, we recommend storing the document flat in an archival-quality sleeve or folder.
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