Figures & Portraits · 18th century
€ 130
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
general age-related toning. Blank verso, partly mounted to grey paper. Please study image carefully.
Antique portrait titled 'Ludovicus Galliae Delphinus'. Portrait of Louis of France. He was the eldest son and heir of Louis XIV, King of France, and his spouse, Maria Theresa of Spain. As the heir apparent to the French throne, he was styled Dauphin. He became known as Le Grand Dauphin after the birth of his own son, Le Petit Dauphin. As he died before his father, he never became king. His grandson became Louis XV of France. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Blank verso, partly mounted to grey paper. Please study image carefully.
Date: circa 1740
Overall size: 18 x 24.5 cm.
Image size: 12 x 15 cm.
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