{"product_id":"2938","title":"1905 Ruins of Chateau de Pierrefonds France Vintage Art Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis early 20th-century view features the ruins of the Chateau de Pierrefonds as they appeared in 1830, reproduced from an original period engraving. Located on the edge of the Forest of Compiegne, this medieval fortress was famously dismantled in the 17th century by order of King Louis XIII. The scene documents the romantic, crumbling state of the towers before the massive restoration commissioned by Napoleon III and led by the celebrated architect Viollet-le-Duc. This card serves as a fascinating historical \"before\" record of one of France's most iconic architectural reconstructions, highlighting its status as a picturesque ruin during the Romantic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (1905-1910)\u003cbr\u003e\nCity: Pierrefonds\u003cbr\u003e\nState or Region: Oise (Picardy)\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: France\u003cbr\u003e\nTopic: Medieval Castles, French Architecture, Historical Ruins, Napoleonic Restoration\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003e\nPostage: Unposted; no postmark or stamp\u003cbr\u003e\nAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003e\nOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003e\nArtist \/ Photographer: After an 1830 Engraving\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinter: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e\nPrint Type: Collotype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production date is narrowed to 1905-1910 based on the divided back layout and typography standard for French production during the peak pre-war era. While the image depicts the castle in its 1830 ruined state, this card is an authentic vintage art reproduction from the early 1900s. It is numbered 76 in a larger series documenting French heritage sites. The uncirculated condition preserves the fine detail of the engraving, including the textures of the weathered stone and the period figures in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003e\nGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003e\nGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46730995663037,"sku":"2938","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/2938.jpg?v=1777777452","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/2938","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}