Baptiste-Paul Grimaud - Card game Le petit oracle des dames - 1850-1900 - France
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French-made Le Petit Oracle des Dames, dating to 1850–1900, a 42-card colour lithography deck in good condition, complete with its original garnet-coloured slipcase and box, dimensions 8.4 × 11.5 × 3.8 cm.
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The Little Oracle of Ladies by B.P Grimaud. Color lithograph - Complete 42/42, wet stamp 1890 on the ace of clubs. Garnet sliding case with litho label bearing No. 588.
Brushed/used case, in very good condition.
This historical reproduction brings to life one of the most charming divination games of the 18th century — The Little Oracle of Ladies, originally attributed to the famous French cartomancer Alliette (known as Etteilla).
Appearing around 1807, this oracle was conceived as a moral and symbolic game for ladies, blending Enlightenment philosophy and primitive cartomancy.
Each of the 42 cards features classic allegories, virtues, and human conditions, sometimes with double images (for a total of 52 illustrations). It faithfully reproduces the engravings, colors, and French titles from the 18th century, making it a valuable historical oracle for collectors of antique cartomancy and tarot decks related to Etteilla.
The cards are 103 mm / 69 mm.
Rare version, more edited.
The Little Oracle of Ladies by B.P Grimaud. Color lithograph - Complete 42/42, wet stamp 1890 on the ace of clubs. Garnet sliding case with litho label bearing No. 588.
Brushed/used case, in very good condition.
This historical reproduction brings to life one of the most charming divination games of the 18th century — The Little Oracle of Ladies, originally attributed to the famous French cartomancer Alliette (known as Etteilla).
Appearing around 1807, this oracle was conceived as a moral and symbolic game for ladies, blending Enlightenment philosophy and primitive cartomancy.
Each of the 42 cards features classic allegories, virtues, and human conditions, sometimes with double images (for a total of 52 illustrations). It faithfully reproduces the engravings, colors, and French titles from the 18th century, making it a valuable historical oracle for collectors of antique cartomancy and tarot decks related to Etteilla.
The cards are 103 mm / 69 mm.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Brand
Baptiste-Paul Grimaud
Model/ Name
Le petit oracle des dames
Period
1850-1900
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good
Packaging
with original box
Width
8.4 cm
Height
11.5 cm
Depth
3.8 cm
