1906 Stall of Primicier Saint-Denis Cathedral France Postcard
About This Postcard
This black and white postcard captures an exquisite example of late Gothic and early Renaissance wood carving: the Stall of the Primicier (Stalle du Primicier) located within the Basilica of Saint-Denis near Paris, France. The central feature is a highly decorative choir stall with an elaborate, towering canopy featuring intricate openwork tracery and religious motifs. Originally crafted for the high chapel of the Chateau de Gaillon between 1508 and 1517, these stalls were moved to Saint-Denis in 1805 by order of Napoleon Bonaparte. The image provides a detailed view of the fine craftsmanship, including relief carvings and marquetry that make these stalls renowned artistic masterpieces within the historic royal necropolis.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1906–1910)
City: Saint-Denis
State or Region: Seine-Saint-Denis
Country: France
Topic: Saint-Denis Cathedral, Chateau de Gaillon Choir Stalls, Gothic Woodwork, French Religious Art, Napoleon Commissions
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: ND. Phot. (Neurdein Freres, No. 26)
Printer: Neurdein Freres - Paris
Print Type: Collotype
Additional Information
The reverse of this card features the publisher's disclaimer "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto," a common warning during the transitional years of the divided back era (post-1904) when international mail regulations were still being harmonized. This card is part of the extensive series by Neurdein Freres, one of the most prolific postcard publishers in France during the Belle Epoque. Of additional interest is a purple stamped name on the back: Harold Field Kellogg. This likely refers to the prominent American architect (1884–1964) known for his work in Boston, suggesting this card was once part of a professional architectural reference collection or a personal travel souvenir of a notable figure in American design.
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