Playing Cards from Spain
Romance Español
“Romance Español” designed by Carlos Sáenz de Tejada and published by Heraclio Fournier in various editions since 1951.
S. Giráldez, Barcelona
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by Simon Wintle
Standard Spanish Catalan pattern playing cards by S. Giráldez, Barcelona, c.1905.
Salvador Dalí
Based on the standard French ‘Paris’ pattern, Dalí composed his playing card figures out of geometric shapes, like a surrealist tapestry, but retaining the traditional aspects of playing card design.
Sanmartí Catalan pattern
Standard Catalan designs of the late 19th century by Sucesores de Viuda Sanmartí e Hijo, Barcelona.
Sebastian Comas y Ricart, Barcelona
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by Simon Wintle
“El Ciervo” standard Catalan-type pack made in Barcelona by Sebastian Comas y Ricart, c.1905-10.
Secretos de Oriente
Secrets of the Far East playing cards featuring the designs of Violeta Monreal , Spain, c. 1991.
Significado de los Naipes Españoles
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by Simon Wintle
Cartomantic meanings of Spanish playing cards by Benita the Witch (XVI century), published by Chocolates Nelia, c.1932.
Silver Cards from Peru
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by Simon Wintle
Spanish-suited silver cards, richly embellished and enamelled, from a former Spanish Viceroy in Peru, dated 1745.
Simeon Durá 1871-1940
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by Simon Wintle
Simeon Durá of Valencia was one of Spain's most distinguished playing card manufacturers, flourishing between 1871-c.1940.
Spanish Historical Characters playing cards, c.1896
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by Simon Wintle
Cards from the Spanish Historical Characters playing cards set printed by Litografía Madriguera (Barcelona), c.1896, which were inserted into packets of chocolate.
Spanish National Pattern
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by Simon Wintle
Probably originating in Spain in the seventeenth century or even earlier, this pattern became strongly established by the Catalan cardmakers Rotxotxo of Barcelona.
Spanish Playing Cards
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by Simon Wintle
Spain has played a pivotal role in the history of playing cards in Europe and Latin America.
Spanish Political pack
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by Simon Wintle
Satirical playing cards manufactured by Francar y Cía depicting political situation, Barcelona, 1872.
Tarot de Madrid
Black-and-white photographs of models whose faces are made up using elements found on the major arcana.
