Louis XIII & Anne of Austria French Court Costume Lithograph, 1847
€ 595
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1847
Mapmaker / artist
Rittner & Goupil, Paris
Technique
Hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Sheet size
57.3 × 41.8 cm (22.6 × 16.5 in)
Condition
Fair
Reference
BG-14325-2-5
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Fair to Good antique condition with age-related toning, foxing, and staining, including a moisture stain along the left margin. These condition issues have been reflected in the asking price. The original hand coloring remains attractive.
About this sheet
A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting King Louis XIII of France and Queen Anne of Austria in elegant court dress, representing the year 1636.
The royal couple is presented within a richly engraved ornamental border featuring cherubs, floral garlands, classical masks, and elaborate Rococo-inspired decoration. Louis XIII is portrayed in a refined black court suit with an elaborate lace collar, while Anne of Austria wears a graceful white and violet gown adorned with delicate lace, jewelry, and period accessories. The composition beautifully illustrates the transition from late Renaissance fashion into the grandeur of the early Baroque court.
Published in Paris by Rittner & Goupil, this print forms part of the celebrated Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra series. Produced for the fashionable historical costume balls held at the Paris Opéra during the mid-19th century, these hand-colored lithographs are admired for their historical accuracy, decorative quality, and exceptional craftsmanship.
This example retains its original hand coloring and remains a striking decorative piece despite visible age-related wear. It is particularly suitable for collectors of French history, royal portraiture, costume design, theater, opera, and European decorative arts.
Series: Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra
The print is sold unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation purposes only.
