Antique 1890 Paris Pop Up Diorama Set 6 Vues Charles Arnal Mazerand AS IS For Sale

DESCRIPTION:
Up for sale is a remarkably rare, complete set of six (6) Victorian-era \"images à système\" (mechanical pop-up paper dioramas) depicting iconic landmarks of Paris, France. Beautifully illustrated by the renowned French artist Charles Arnal (signed \"Ch. Arnal\" in print) and published by Imprimerie Mazerand in Paris circa 1890.Pristine, boxed examples of this exact set are heavily cataloged by elite European antiquarian libraries and have commanded up to $5,000+. This set was recently uncovered at an estate sale and is being offered entirely \"As-Is\" to a collector or restorer who can give them the care they deserve.
INCLUDED VIEWS (Complete Set of 6):

1. Place de la Concorde
2. Place de l’Opéra
3. Hôtel-de-Ville
4. Notre-Dame
5. Palais de Justice
6. Place du Carrousel

FEATURES:

• Artist: Charles Arnal (Ch. Arnal)
• Publisher: Imp. Mazerand, Paris
• Date: Circa 1890 (Belle Époque era)
• Medium: Multi-layered, multi-tier dimensional chromolithographs on heavy cardstock.
• Details: Incredible historical snapshots featuring horse-drawn carriages, early omnibuses, steam tugboats on the Seine, and meticulously detailed period dress.

CONDITION NOTE (Please Read Carefully Before offerding/Buying):

• Mechanical Condition: Offered strictly AS-IS for restoration. The internal paper lattice structures, hinges, and pull tabs underneath have dried out, detached, or torn due to age (130+ years old). They do not automatically pop up properly and require professional archival re-stringing or re-tabbing to stand perfectly on their own.
• Adhesive Status: Crucially, NO amateur repairs, household tapes, or modern glues have been applied to these pieces. They are in their raw, authentic estate-found state.
• Visual/Cosmetic Condition: The lithographic printing remains exceptionally bright, vivid, and clean with beautiful color retention. There is light, expected age-toning and minor handling wear/dust to the outer paper covers, but the internal pop-up layers are beautifully preserved with minimal fading. The original outer storage box is NOT included.

Please study the high-resolution photographs carefully, as they serve as the ultimate indicator of structural condition. This is a magnificent opportunity to acquire a complete, uninterrupted set of legendary French paper engineering.
SHIPPING & HANDLING:
Will be packed with extreme care between heavy, rigid layers of protective cardboard to ensure no bending or damage occurs during transit. Ships via USPS Priority Mail with full tracking and insurance. Please note: Due to the high value of this item, a signature will be strictly required upon delivery.Please feel free to message me with any questions or if you require additional photos of specific angles. Offers are welcome!