Louis XVI French Rococo Court Costume Lithograph, 1775 – Published 1847
€ 565
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1775
Mapmaker / artist
Rittner & Goupil, Paris
Publisher
Circa 1847
Technique
Hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Sheet size
57.3 × 41.8 cm (22.6 × 16.5 in)
Condition
Fair
Reference
BG-14325-2-8
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 antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, light creasing, and a small loss to the lower left corner, as visible in the photographs. The original hand coloring remains bright and attractive. The condition is reflected in price.
About this sheet
A beautifully hand-colored French lithograph depicting an elegant court couple from the reign of King Louis XVI, representing the year 1775.
The composition is framed by an elaborate Rococo cartouche featuring scrolling acanthus, floral garlands, ribbons, shellwork, decorative cartouches, and a heraldic crest surmounted by an eagle. The gentleman is shown in an embroidered 18th-century court suit with sword and tricorne hat, while the lady wears an opulent pannier gown with lace trim, floral decoration, an elaborate powdered coiffure, and carries a folding fan. Together they embody the refined elegance of the French royal court during the early years of Louis XVI's reign.
Published in Paris by Rittner & Goupil, this print belongs to the celebrated Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra series. Designed by Achille Devéria with ornamental borders by J.J. Grandville, the series was created for the lavish historical costume balls held at the Paris Opéra and remains one of the finest examples of French Romantic costume lithography.
The combination of exquisite hand coloring, elaborate Rococo ornament, and historical costume makes this an outstanding decorative print for collectors of French history, fashion, theater, and European decorative arts.
Artists: Achille Devéria; ornamental border by J.J. Grandville
Series: Costumes du Quadrille Historique – Bals de l'Opéra
Depicted Period: Reign of Louis XVI, 1775
The print is sold unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation purposes only.
