Nice France Le Palais de la Jetee Oilette Postcard Raphael Tuck 9475

$ 6.61

Subject: Palais de la Jetée Continent: Europe Postage Condition: Unposted City: Nice Region: Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur Theme: Cities Towns Era: 1900-1919 Country: France Country of Origin: England

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Nice France Le Palais de la Jetee Oilette Postcard Raphael Tuck 9475. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This exquisite postcard features a picturesque view of Le Palais de la Jetée in Nice, France, beautifully rendered with a soft, romantic palette, characteristic of the early 20th-century aesthetic. The iconic pier structure, a grand architectural marvel, extends into the serene waters of the Mediterranean, under a sky painted with delicate hues of pink and gold, suggesting a tranquil sunset or sunrise. Figures dot the sandy beach in the foreground, observing the gentle waves, adding a touch of human scale to the majestic scene. Produced by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons as part of their celebrated "Oilette" series (Card No. 9475) and "WIDE-WIDE-WORLD" collection, this postcard showcases the artistry and quality for which Tuck's was famous. The "Oilette" technique gives the printed image a painterly, oil-painting like appearance, capturing the charm and elegance of Nice's famous Jetty Promenade, a historical hub for leisure and entertainment. The reverse side includes a descriptive text in English about the Jetty-Promenade, highlighting its significance as a place of repose and pleasure.