1892 Heliogravure Hugues de Lionne France Statesman Politician Portrait XEF1

This is an original 1892 black and white heliogravure of Hugues de Lionne who was a French statesman in the 16th century. He became a secretary to the queen regent Anne of Austria and obtained high office in the king's household. In 1654 he became an ambassador at the election of Pope Alexander VII and was instrumental in forming the League of the Rhine, by which Austria was cut off from the Spanish Netherlands. He was also a Foreign Secretary to King Louis XIV

CONDITION

This 119+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Moderate aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects.No surface rub.No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is a plate impression bordering the image in this print.

• Product Type: Original Heliogravure; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 6.5 inches; 13 x 17 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)

Keywords specific to this image: historic, framed, coat of arms

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