France, Louis XV11
France, Louis XV11, stipple engraving, circa 1796, by Thomas Cheesman, published by Daniel Orme, crowned bust of Louis profile left, with publishing details around, 118 x 100 mm, contained in period gilt brass frame. Very fine. £285.00
This example lacks the inscription-
Louis Dix Sept Roi de France et de Navarre : Ne a Versailles le 27 mars 1785, but is recorded from the example in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris.
The Dauphin experienced a tragic life, having seen his older brother die just before the start of the French Revolution in 1789, he had to endure both his parents being guillotined, before dying himself in contested circumstances in the Temple prison aged ten.
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