Ballet Petrouchka Playing Cards – Igor Stravinsky 1988 – Opéra de Paris Collection – NEW

🔹 Publisher: France Cartes – Grimaud
🔹 Collection: Bibliothèque Nationale Opéra de Paris
🔹 Year: 1988
🔹 Deck: 55 cards (52 + 2 Jokers + 1 title card)
🔹 Dimensions: 2 7/16" × 3 7/16" (approx. 6.2 × 8.7 cm)
🔹 Condition: Cards are NEW and sealed; outer box in excellent vintage condition.
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🔹 Made in France – Ref. 396 110

A rare and elegant deck inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s ballet “Petrouchka”, created for the Ballets Russes of Serge de Diaghilev in 1911.
This deck was produced in 1988 by France Cartes (Grimaud) for the Bibliothèque Nationale – Opéra de Paris Collection, under official authorization from the SPADEM.

The artwork reproduces the original costume designs from the 1948 revival at the Ballet de l’Opéra de Paris. Each card is illustrated with characters from the ballet — graceful dancers, musicians, and theatrical figures — beautifully printed on a black and gold background, framed in refined Art Deco style.

🪶 Collector’s Note:
This special edition pays homage to Stravinsky’s timeless ballet through historic costume sketches from the Paris Opera archives. A rare deck from the Grimaud heritage line, part of the official Bibliothèque Nationale series. Long out of print and highly sought after by collectors of French art and performing arts memorabilia.