Antique Portrait of Louis of France, circa 1740

€ 130

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1740
Sheet size: 24.5 × 18 cm (9.6 × 7.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-12249-104'

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

General age-related toning. Blank verso, partly mounted to gray paper. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

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.

Image size: 12 x 15 cm.