1888 Chromolithograph Maintenon Conti Bourbon Fashion Fontange Dress LCH4

This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which portrays, right down to the beauty marks, a selection of aristocratic figures from the court of King Louis XIV of France, all are dressed to the nines in the fashions of the late 17th century. The women are wearing their hair á la fontange, with wired headdresses perched above their well-maintained curls, a popular trend which promoted a tall, feminine look.

A unique feature of this illustration, which may be difficult to see in the digital image, is the use of silver ink, which not only shimmers when it catches the light but also accentuates some of the finer details that might otherwise be missed.

Key Elements in Each Panel

Top - Madame de Maintenon - Dowager princess of Conti - Duchess of Bourbon - Elizabeth-Charlotte of Bourbon - Countess of Egmont, Princess of Aremberg - Duchess of Chartres.

Bottom - Upper class woman dressed for winter weather - Mesdemoiselles Loison - Abbot in a cassock and small collar - Upper class women wearing a decorative shawl - Upper class man in summer attire.

CONDITION

This 123+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original color and chromolithographs, which capture a myriad of ancient cultures and costumes from around the world. Virtually unseen individually, and from perhaps the most coveted portfolio of costumes from the 19th century, these historically important elephant folio-sized chromolithographs depict scenes and images venturing from ancient Egypt to classical Rome and Greece. Each illustration was adapted from actual artifacts and archaeological sites to define accurate representations of life during each time period; from the dainty Orient to the tribes of Oceania, there are beautiful illustrations for all, each more unique than the next.

Please note that the full original supporting documents for this original piece, shown in the additional pictures attached to the listing, are included and will be shipped with this original.

The originals offered are from the first edition of RacinetÕs masterwork on costumes of the world. Many have been heightened in gold and silver. The full color chromolithographs are some of the most spectacular we have procured. The duotone chromolithographs are stunning and impeccably preserved. Each piece from the collection is in museum-quality condition.

Keywords specific to this image: bodice, historical, hairdo, mole, neckline, gloves, fan, muff

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