Jeu de Cartes au Portrait de Paris

Jeu de Cartes au Portrait de Paris – Facsimile by Hector de Trois (green box)

Jeu de Cartes au Portrait de Paris, based on the work of 17th-century master cardmaker Hector de Trois, is a special reissue by Grimaud. This deck follows the classic “portrait de Paris” model, an early French playing card design where court cards depict figures such as David, Alexander, Caesar, and Hector. This copy comes in the rarer green box and remains intact and unopened.

Why choose this deck?

• Facsimile of a 17th-century French card game in the “portrait de Paris” style
• Published by Grimaud France, featuring court cards like David, Hector, and Julius Caesar
• Rare green box variant, unopened and in excellent condition

Design and maker

The original design was created by Hector de Trois, a 17th-century master cardmaker. His court cards were inspired by the tradition of the “Neuf Preux” (Nine Worthies). Grimaud reissued this design as a tribute to French playing card history.

Contents of the set

• Complete card deck: 52 cards + jokers (depending on edition)
• Theme: court cards with historical figures from French tradition
• Publisher: Grimaud France
• Condition: unused, box intact and unopened
• Special feature: rare green box variant

For whom?

This deck is ideal for collectors of historical facsimiles and enthusiasts of French card culture. The green box variant makes it a rare object with added collector’s value, especially in unopened condition.

FAQ

What is the historical background of this deck?

The design is based on a 17th-century French deck by Hector de Trois. The court cards portray figures from the “Nine Worthies” tradition, such as David and Julius Caesar.

What makes the green box variant special?

Most reissues were released in beige or red boxes. The green box is less common and therefore more attractive to collectors.

What is the condition of this copy?

The box is intact and has never been opened. There are only minimal, barely visible scuff marks on the edges. The cards remain unused in their original packaging. Only one copy is available.

Available while stock lasts – a unique find.