A stone chimera perches on a balustrade high on Notre-Dame Cathedral, seen in profile with its mouth open. The creature has a scaly body, pointed ears, and a grotesque face; behind it, stone walls give way to a hazy view over Paris. The figures known as chimères were added to the cathedral's upper galleries in the 19th century during Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's restoration, and they are often loosely called gargoyles.
Sepia-toned real photo postcard; printed caption and photographer's monogram 'H.N. PARIS' in white; no white border. Series number 329. Divided back with printed vertical imprint 'Made in France - Fabriqué en France' and a small circular logo; no postmark or stamp; dealer pencil marks (1,00, Z11) and a small pencil scribble on the back. No handwritten message or address.
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Chimera statue, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, circa 1907, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/chimera-statue-notre-dame-cathedral-paris-circa-1907. Accessed November 2, 2026.
