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Lot 43: French School (circa 1760)

Est: £600 GBP - £800 GBPSold:
BonhamsLondon, United KingdomNovember 18, 2003

Item Overview

Description

A pair of portraits of Louis XV (1710-74), King of France (1715-74) and his wife Marie Leszcynska (1703-68): he, wearing armour, blue ribbon and medal on red ribbon; she, wearing hooded black cloak, white cap with yellow ribbon and black ribbon choker
gilt-metal mounts
Oval, 30mm. (1 3/16ins.) high (2)

Artist or Maker

Notes

Louis married Maria , daughter of Stanilas I Leszcynska, King of Poland, in 1725. They had five daughters and one son, Louis, who predeceased his parents.

Auction Details

Fine Portrait Miniatures

by
Bonhams
November 18, 2003, 12:00 AM EST

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK