{"product_id":"3060","title":"1907 Three Orders Monument Fountain Grenoble France Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis black and white postcard features the monumental Centennial Fountain (Fontaine du Centenaire), also known as the Statue of the Three Orders (Statue des Trois-Ordres), located in the Place Notre-Dame in Grenoble, France. Sculpted by the local artist Henri Ding and inaugurated in 1897, the monument commemorates the pre-revolutionary events of 1788, specifically the \"Day of the Tiles.\" The central column is crowned by three figures representing the Nobility, the Clergy, and the Third Estate, symbolizing their unity in the face of royal power. The base is adorned with bronze tritons and griffins, standing as a proud tribute to Grenoble's role as one of the cradles of the French Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (1907-15)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Grenoble\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Isere\u003cbr\u003eCountry: France\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Centennial Fountain, Day of the Tiles, French Revolution History, Henri Ding Sculptures, Grenoble Landmarks\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Circulated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Vertical (Portrait)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Henri Ding (Sculptor)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: P. Gaude, phot.-édit. - Grenoble (No. 143)\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Unknown\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Collotype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of this card identifies the publisher as P. Gaude, a local firm based in Grenoble. While the card is unposted, it contains a handwritten message in French that includes specific dates in September 1920 and 1921, likely added by a collector or traveler to note their time in the city. The monument itself is historically significant; the bronze tritons and griffins seen here were removed and melted down in 1942 during the German occupation but were later replaced with replicas in 1957. This card provides a valuable historical record of the original installation as it appeared in the early 20th century before those wartime losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733341851837,"sku":"3060","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3060.jpg?v=1777852425","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3060","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}