Ineffectual king of France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour. Advised of the growing discontent among his people, Louis prophetically observed “Après moi le déluge”—After me the flood—an apt prediction of the impending French Revolution. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 12.75 x 10, no date. Untranslated document signed at the conclusion by Louis. Mounted and framed with a small portrait of Louis affixed to the lower left corner of the document, to an overall size of 16.5 x 13.5 Scattered areas of light toning, a vertical fold through one letter of signature and a few wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
