Infamous French courtesan (1743–1793) who was the last mistress of Louis XV. Accused of aiding emigres from the Revolution, she was imprisoned, tried, and executed during the Reign of Terror. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “La Comtesse du Barry,” one page, 6.5 x 3.5, 1779. Short untranslated document requesting a payment. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, scattered light toning and soiling, pencil notations to lower left, and light wrinkling. RRAuction COA.
