1900s - Vintage French Advertising Chromo Card - Sleeping Mermaid Oyster Shell - Chocolat Express Grondard - Fantasy Sea Art Collectible

This charming vintage chromo card, dating from the 1900s, is an exquisite piece of French advertising ephemera for Chocolat Express Grondard. The card features a beautifully rendered illustration of a mermaid gently sleeping within an oversized open oyster shell, nestled amidst underwater flora. A small fish swims overhead, and jellyfish float gracefully in the background, creating a serene aquatic scene.

The detailed artwork captures a sense of whimsical fantasy, characteristic of early 20th-century illustration. The card advertises 'Chocolat Express Grondard' (Express Grondard Chocolate) and is titled 'N° 6. — Le Berceau de la Sirène' (No. 6. — The Mermaid's Cradle), indicating it is part of a collectible series. It was printed by 'Belleville Imp. Paris' (Belleville Imprint Paris), highlighting its Parisian origin and adding to its historical appeal.