Nicolas Conver Tarot Deck

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Sale price$53.00

This deck was produced in Marseille in 1760 by Nicolas Conver. We researched the images of the original decks found in the National Library of France and the British Museum. These cards are believed to hold ancient, esoteric wisdom and are used for divination.

The deck includes 78 cards plus two information cards. The deck is in French, and extra cards are in English.

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All of our products are genuine. No replicas, no knockoffs. We work with independent artists and publishers, so your purchase directly supports their creative art. As a small business, we handpick every item to ensure it's meaningful, beautifully made, and truly worth having.

Artist

Krisztina Kondor

Cards

80

Size

2.75 x 4.75 inches

Material

310 gsm card stock with a linen finish

Guidebook

Not included

Krisztina Kondor

Krisztina is the co-founder of Artisan Tarot. She has a Master’s Degree in Design from The University of Sopron. She specializes in linocut printmaking, which is similar to how tarot cards were produced. This background gives her unique insight into digitally restoring historic artwork. To date, she has created 16 tarot decks for Artisan Tarot.

Additional Information

Restoration Process

The restoration consisted of meticulously redrawing and recoloring the images. We also clarified many of the details to create consistency. Our goal was not to create an exact reproduction, but an elegant and refined deck that inspires the imagination of the modern reader.

Historic Information

Restoring a historic tarot deck is a major undertaking. For this restoration, we wanted to respect the tradition of the cards while also updating them with modern technology. Before we started restoring the Nicolas Conver Tarot, we asked ourselves these questions.

  1. How much do we want to change and why?
  2. Are there reasons behind some of the irregularities?
  3. Is it possible to understand the artist’s intentions?
  4. Were the limited printing capabilities at the time a cause for some of the irregularities? If so, which ones?
  5. Is it okay to update what seems to be printing or carving errors to make the cards feel complete?

Thankfully, many restorations of the Nicolas Conver tarot have come before us. This allowed us to gain a better understanding of how other artists went about the restoration process. We first examined the original cards and the various restorations to gain insight into how they were restored. Although there are many restorations, none of the decks are the same.

For example, Yoav Ben-dov‘s images are very true to the originals. The lines match up perfectly with the original artwork. However, he decided to change the faces to be more appealing for modern audiences. While he updated the faces, he kept all the irregularities, such as the unfinished hooves, in Le Chariot.

The Jodorowsky-Camoin deck takes an entirely different approach. They updated some irregularities, but kept others. They also added items to the cards: eggs, stars on the curtains for Le Chariot, stairs and a door on La Maison Dieu, a face on the stomach of Le Diable, and many other things. Their deck appears to be a mix of other Marseille tarot and their own ideas.

Our approach was simple, but complex and time-consuming. Our goal was to create a deck that feels complete without making additions that would change how the cards are read. And if a change was made, we wanted it to be historically justified.

For example, on Le Chariot we rounded the wheels, added spokes, completed the horses’ hooves, and added a red tie to hold the curtains. On La Justice, we made the armrest and seat behind her more apparent. We also updated the colors of the scales and her dress.

However, we felt like some irregularities were made on purpose. For example, on La Force, her left shoulder is slightly out of place. So, we corrected it. We also updated her toes so you can clearly see all five.

We also made the cards wider to match modern tarot card size, so we had to imagine how the scenes would be expanded. For example, we had to draw the back of Lempereur’s chair. Luckily, many vintage tarot decks are in the public domain, making them available for use as references. We also studied historic images of chairs to make sure the chair is as authentic as possible.

We hope you'll appreciate the careful recreation process that went into creating this deck and will find it a joy to use in your readings.

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Thomas H.
An Attractive Restoration

I really like the Nicholas Conver TDM. The images are sharp and clear on the cards and the coloring is beautifully done. I’m learning TDM and this will be my go to deck as I learn more. I love the linen finish and the attractive box it came in. I collected ancient tarot decks and this is a great addition to my collection.

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Danielle P.
Great reproduction deck

Great easy to read reproduction Conver deck. ArtisanTarot decks always have great cardstock too.

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Matthew G.
My second Artisan deck

My second Artisan deck. Excellent attention to detail and my favorite card stock. Thank you!

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Brett C.
Thrilled with my choice!

I looked at several TdM reproduction decks before I chose I this one, and it couldn't be better. The art is crisp and bright. The cards have a fine, smooth linen finish. It's a beautiful deck!

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Jeremiah C.
My favorite Tarot de Marseille, beautifully restored

What can I say that hasn't been said? The art is clean, it still feels authentic, it's standard Tarot card size, and the card stock handles beautifully. It's a gorgeous deck, easily the nicest restoration of the Conver Tarot that I've found.

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CARLOS S.
A homage to a tarot printer master

Just a big thank you and appreciation for the quality and professionalism of your product and service from order to delivery.🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞.
Images, lines and colors clean and balanced on quality stock. Easy to shuffle. Nice work.!

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William H.

Wonderful! Shuffles like butter!

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Jorge F.

Very happy with this acquisition, a superb restoration, clean, very harmonious colours, lovely deck. Handles very well when shuffling the cards. Really a great job. Very very satisfied.

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Jamie F.

This deck really resonates with me. My main deck is the Knapp-Hall, but I have been trying to find a Conver deck that spoke to me that I could use as a strong second. I tried the CBD tarot cards and the Camoin-Jodorowski, but they didn't seem to like me and I never really connected with them. With the Artisan Conver, it was love at first sight. My search is over!

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Aki F.

カードはとても美しく耐久性がありとても満足です。22枚だけで使用したい時もあるので、大アルカナのみのセットがあれば更に追加で注文したいと思いました。 また過去にプレゼントで配布されていたblack&wihteのNicolas Conver Majorsは私の心を魅了しました。有料でもいいので再販を希望します。購入したいです。 タロットコースのビデオは各国の字幕が表示出来ると嬉しいです。 配送も早く丁寧でした。あなた達のタロットのブランディングが大好きです。ありがとう。

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Michael F.

Very happy with the promo delivery. The cards are lovely.

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Patricia R.

Beautiful deck. Great quality! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

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Van I.S.

Tarot élégant. J'adore les couleurs. Le rendu des cartes est incomparable aux autres jeux. Excellente qualité. Je le recommande.

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Kely S.

My second Artisan Tarot deck. It didn't disappoint and it's definitely not just another Conver deck. The artwork, cardstock, everything is just gorgeous. It shuffles beautifully and that green and blue :-). Also, great customer service, the deck arrived fast and in perfect condition.

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Rebecca R.

Fantastic service, prompt professional - all arrived in perfect condition.

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William H.

Always a pleasure to purchase. High-quality materials are carefully packaged and securely shipped. The deck is an excellent addition to my collection of cards. I will likely order a second for use (or as a back up). Thanks again for another excellent purchase experience.

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Russell P.

Arrived on time (though not delivered due to issues with my apt. door not unlocking during the day) but I eventually got them. All were in new condition and undamaged. The artwork on all three is exceptional and a staggering amount of work to design and draw. Personally, not into tarot for readings, but as I collect playing cards and have found an affinity for vintage restorations and reproductions, the artwork of the N. Conver and Ambiguities decks seemed a great compliment to the Portrait of Paris deck and I was not wrong. All three are simply stunning. Bravo Artisan Tarot!!

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Emmanuel C.

La référence marseillaise, le tarot dit de Conver est ici très bien respecté ! The Marseille reference, the so-called Conver tarot, is very well respected here!

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Nathan I.

Excellent service, shipment, and products! Thank you Artisan Tarot!

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Philip V.

A beautiful rendition of the Conver deck. Reasonable carriage fees & delivery in a timely manner.

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Earl R.

The Conver Tarot Deck by Artisan Tarot is absolutely beautiful. I was looking for a TdM deck in Linen card stock and I saw many videos on youtube about the Artisan Tarot decks. I ended up purchasing the Jean Dodal, Nicolas Conver, and Jean Noblet decks because I couldn't decide what to buy first. I love the the design of the Conver deck the most. The artwork restoration by Krisztin Kondor is amazingly beautiful. As an amatuer artist, I can appreciate the amount of effort she put into these restoration and her skills are truly topnotch. Kudos to William Rader for a well researched restoration. I only can assume the number of hours of research and design went into these. Great job Artisan Tarot. I will be buying future creations.

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Pierre Y.R.

Very fast shipping and very well protected. The cards are simply beautiful and very pleasant to handle. We really feel through this game the work of enthusiasts. THANKS

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Johannes T.

A few weeks ago, I received my order from Artisan Tarot. Upon opening the package, I discovered that the shipment labels might been switched, resulting in the delivery of an entirely different item. However, after contacting William from Artisan Tarot, the matter was quickly resolved without any hesitation. The professionalism and willingness to rectify the situation demonstrated by Artisan Tarot were commendable. While unforeseen circumstances can arise, it is the way they are handled that truly showcases a company's reliability. Thanks to William the issue was swiftly addressed, and I received the correct order yesterday. Now, let's talk about the deck itself. It is beautiful! Artisan Tarot does a remarkable job of redesigning decks, drawing inspiration from the intricate artistry of 16th and 17th-century originals. The attention to detail and the careful craftsmanship shines through in every card. What sets this deck apart is the quality of the card stock used. The weight and texture of the cards are superb, providing a satisfying tactile experience as you shuffle and handle them. The durability of the card stock ensures that the deck will withstand the test of time, allowing you to continue enjoying them for years to come. I wholeheartedly recommend this deck to any tarot enthusiast or collector. Their dedication to customer satisfaction, coupled with their commitment to creating visually stunning and durable decks, make Artisan Tarot a reliable and trustworthy partner.

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Marie K.

O, Conver deck, I love you so much. And Artisan Tarot has created such a usable and beautiful copy of it! I would love to thank the artists and the operation for keeping copyrights off of the cards completely. It will truly make the product stand the test of time and makes the readings look so much more meaningful. Artisan Tarot knows that details matter. Thank you so much.

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Justin B.

Hand down the highest quality Marseille decks in the market. I've now ordered 5 decks and my only hope is they produce more.

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Rebecca R.

Superb sevice & quality decks, the decks arrived so quickly - very happy with artisan tarot, thanks.

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Dylan T.

Very pleased with product and service.

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Daehwan J.

It's a very beautiful card deck. I strongly recommend this deck. 굉장히 아름다운 덱이예요. 초심자에게도 기존의 타로리더에게도 강력 추천합니다.

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Armando S.

Everything thing you do is awesometastic.

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Jean-Pierre A.

Well-crafted Marseilles deck. The cardstock is light and usable. The matte finish is a really big selling point for me. The size is perfect - most TdM I find are smaller/pocket-sized, which can be more portable, but more or a pain to shuffle.