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Lot #225
King Louis XVI

Nine months before losing his throne, Louis XVI pays for Marie Antoinette’s wardrobe valet

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Nine months before losing his throne, Louis XVI pays for Marie Antoinette’s wardrobe valet

King of France (born 1754) from 1774 to 1792. In the wake of the French revolution, Louis and his queen, Marie Antoinette, were overthrown, imprisoned, and executed in January 1793. Partly-printed manuscript DS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, slightly trimmed to 9.25 x 14, December 3, 1791. An order issued to the Treasurer General for payment of 1500 livres to Galant, personal valet of the queen’s wardrobe, as a bonus over his salary. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the large, clear signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #420 - Ended December 11, 2013





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