Paris Vécu – Bird Charmer at the Tuileries – Antique French Postcard

Original early twentieth-century French postcard from the “Paris Vécu” series, published by L. J. & Cie, Angoulême-Paris.

This atmospheric photographic postcard depicts the “Charmeur d’Oiseaux aux Tuileries” – a bird charmer standing in the Tuileries Garden in Paris, surrounded by pigeons and watched by a group of curious onlookers.

The scene offers a vivid glimpse of everyday Parisian leisure and public life at the beginning of the twentieth century. The elegant promenade, period clothing and gathering of spectators give the image a particularly evocative Belle Époque atmosphere.

A handwritten “Bonne Fête” greeting appears on the lower left of the front, adding further personal character to the postcard.

Printed at the lower edge:

“Paris Vécu. — Charmeur d’Oiseaux aux Tuileries”

and

“L. J. & Cie, édit., Angoulême-Paris”

This example is circulated and posted, with an undivided address-only back, handwritten addressing, an original green French 5-centime postage stamp and postal cancellations.

A charming piece for collectors of old Paris, the Tuileries, social history, postal history and antique French postcards.

Details

• Origin: France
• Series: Paris Vécu
• Series checklist no.: 29
• Title: Charmeur d’Oiseaux aux Tuileries
• Publisher: L. J. & Cie, Angoulême-Paris
• Location depicted: Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
• Subject: Bird charmer / pigeons / Parisian public life
• Period: Early 20th century
• Type: Antique photographic postcard
• Language: French
• Undivided address-only back
• Circulated / posted
• Handwritten address
• Handwritten “Bonne Fête” inscription on front
• Original green French 5-centime postage stamp
• Postal cancellations
• Original antique postcard, not a reproduction or digital download

Dimensions

• Approx. 9 × 14 cm
  
  

Condition

Authentic antique postcard with age-related toning, surface marks and handling wear consistent with its age and postal use.

The front shows scattered spotting, light staining and general age-related wear, while the photographic image and printed caption remain clearly visible. A handwritten “Bonne Fête” greeting is present on the lower left.

The reverse shows more pronounced age-related staining and marks, particularly toward the lower left and central areas, together with handwritten addressing, postal cancellations and the original green 5-centime stamp.

A pencil inventory notation is visible near the upper left corner.

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

You will receive the exact original postcard shown in the photographs.

Frame and decorative accessories are not included.