Original Antique Print of Henri IV Equestrian Portrait by F. Roy, circa 1860
€ 290
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1860
Mapmaker / artist
F. Roy (éditeur), Paris, circa 1860
Technique
Engraving with original hand coloring
Sheet size
28.3 × 20 cm (11.1 × 7.9 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13382-55
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
Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, light handling marks and minor wear to the sheet edges, including small binding traces along the left margin. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Original Antique Print of Henri IV Equestrian Portrait by F. Roy, circa 1860 A handsome original antique French costume print depicting King Henri IV of France on horseback in a ceremonial equestrian portrait dating from the late sixteenth century.
This plate originates from the French series Costumes civils et militaires des Français à travers les siècles, published in Paris by F. Roy and conceived as a scholarly visual survey of French civil and military dress across the centuries.
The print is titled "Portrait Équestre de Henri IV en 1596" and is based on an engraving by Thomas de Leu after a drawing by Chevignard. Henri IV (1553–1610), the first Bourbon King of France, is shown wearing finely engraved Renaissance armor while mounted on a spirited white horse adorned with richly decorated ceremonial trappings. Holding a marshal's baton, the king is portrayed in an elegant equestrian pose symbolizing royal authority and military leadership.
The richly engraved armor, decorative horse caparison, flowing sash and colorful plumes make this one of the most attractive royal equestrian costume plates from the series. It is especially desirable for collectors of French history, Renaissance costume, equestrian portraiture and royal military subjects.
This is a genuine original antique print published circa 1860. It is not a modern reproduction.
Good antique condition with age-related toning, scattered foxing, light handling marks and minor wear to the sheet edges, including small binding traces along the left margin. Please study the images carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
Please note: The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. We do not sell our prints framed.
