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1875 Woodcut King Louis XVI Parliament Espremesnil Goislard Montsabert XEA6

1875 Woodcut King Louis XVI Parliament Espremesnil Goislard Montsabert XEA6

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This is an original 1875 black and white woodcut which depicts the bizarre attempted arrest of French parlement members Duval d'Esprémesnil and Goislard de Montsabert. Once there, all members claimed to be the wanted two, which made things extremely difficult. Esprémesnil had wanted to convene the Estates-General after the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, but King Louis was a bit unsure about whether or not that was a good idea.

CONDITION

This 136+ 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. Please note that there is a blind emboss mark in the upper right corner.

  • Product Type: Original Woodcut; Black / White
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 8 inches; 14 x 20 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)

This image was selected from a collection of woodcuts and steel engravings prolifically depicting scenes from French history, ranging from ancient Gaul to Charlemagne and his wars, to Joan of Arc and Marie Antoinette. Historically important for French archivists, these images are extremely rare to locate and are virtually unseen individually. Period Paper is pleased to present these beautifully preserved images, which would make an ideal addition to any French lover's collection. To view more images from this portfolio, please click on the link offered below the condition paragraph.

Keywords specific to this image: uniform, soldier, 18th century

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