This vintage real photo features a pretty young woman wearing a negligee and holding a small bouquet of flowers. The woman is perched on an ornately carved wooden stool with upholstered fabric. She is in a graceful, slightly coy pose, looking off to her left, avoiding direct eye contact with the camera. She has short, wavy hair, characteristic of the 1920s or early 1930s style, giving her a modern and sophisticated look for the era. Her expression is flirtatious yet demure, exuding a mix of elegance and allure. She is wearing a light, sleeveless garment resembling a chemise or slip, commonly associated with boudoir or risqué photography of the time. The outfit is detailed with delicate embroidery and small ribbon accents, enhancing its feminine charm. Her night clothes are accessorized with a simple yet sparkling necklace and earrings. This postcard was published by Alfred Noyer (Paris). The model’s photograph was taken by J. Mandel. Mandel was a noted Parisian studio or publisher that specialized in photographic postcards during the early 20th century. Many of his works were part of the “boudoir” genre, featuring women posed in intimate or suggestive settings. SOLD
PRETTY NUDE WOMAN : RISQUE : FLAPPER : PC PARIS
This vintage real photo features a pretty young woman posing nude. Note her short hair and piercing stare. This postcard is risque for its era. The card was published by NP as part of a series (No.1030). This risque photograph was taken by Julian Mandel (1872-1935). He was one of the most famous photographers of female nudes during the early twentieth century. He worked in Paris, France and his photographs became well known in the 1910’s through the 1930’s. (SOLD)
PRETTY WOMAN WEARING NEGLIGEE APPLIES LIPSTICK IN FRONT OF A MIRROR (FRENCH BOUDOIR POSTCARD)

This vintage real photo postcard features a pretty woman applying lipstick in front of a large mirror. The woman is wearing a negligee. It is uncertain whether she is getting ready to go to bed with a lover, or if she is just getting dressed and applying make-up upon rising. This risque photograph was taken by Julian Mandel (1872-1935). He was one of the most famous photographers of female nudes during the early twentieth century. He worked in Paris, France and his photographs became well known in the 1910’s through the 1930’s. His images were published by such firms as Alfred Noyer, Les Studios, P-C Paris, and the Neue Photographische Gesellschaft (NPG). Mandel produced many erotic postcards. He photographed his models indoors as well as outdoors. He often posed his models in classical poses and he was a master at utilizing toning and soft lighting. It is reported that Mandel participated in the German avant-garde (new age outdoor) movement. Mandel, as well as other photographers of nude models, produced photographs that were postcard sized, but never meant to be sent through the mail. In fact, it was illegal to post these nude images. These nude photographs tended to be privately collected. Although Mandel listed his name on his nude photographs, most photographers chose to remain anonymous. Experts compare Mandel’s work to that of photographer Julian Walery, another avant-garde artist who was known for his deco style nudes produced in the 1920’s. A photograph of Mandel can be seen below. This postcard was published by well known photographer Alfred Noyer. The celebrated photographer supervised a large photo studio in Paris. The Noyer Studio operated from 1910 until the 1940’s. Many of the postcards he produced of women were nudes or risque images. Some of his postcards list his name, while others are simply marked “AN”. (SOLD)


PRETTY YOUNG WOMAN IN SHEER NEGLIGEE : PHOTOGRAPH BY J. MANDEL
This risque photograph was taken by Julian Mandel (1872-1935). He was one of the most famous photographers of female nudes during the early twentieth century. He worked in Paris, France and his photographs became well known in the 1910’s through the 1930’s. This photograph appears on a vintage real photo postcard. The pretty model is wearing a gauzy negligee and is giving a flirtatious look. This original risque photo postcard was published by Alfred Noyer as part of a series (no.275). SOLD





