Cardinal de Rohan (1734-1803), facing left in robes and bands, wearing the Royal French Order of the Holy Ghost and apologetic impresa 'ERREUR N'EST PAS CRIME; the grisaille miniature surrounded by the Order of the Holy Ghost and ermine-lined red cloak and surmounted by a Cardinal's hat

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FRENCH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1786
Cardinal de Rohan (1734-1803), facing left in robes and bands, wearing the Royal French Order of the Holy Ghost and apologetic impresa 'ERREUR N'EST PAS CRIME; the grisaille miniature surrounded by the Order of the Holy Ghost and ermine-lined red cloak and surmounted by a Cardinal's hat
2 5/8 in. (66 mm.) diam., plain gold mount, set on the cover of an ivory bonbonnière lined with reddish flecked tortoiseshell

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 10 October 1978, lot 229 (to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C. R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-80).

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Lot Essay

Cardinal de Rohan was nicknamed Cardinal Collier after his involvement in the affair of the Necklace in 1785/1786. Deceived by Jeanne de la Motte-Valois with the help of Cagliostro, Rohan was led to believe that he could win favour with Marie-Antoinette by advancing the funds for a magnificent diamond necklace. Despite her innocence in this affair, Marie-Antoinette's reputation suffered great harm which contributed considerably to her sad end.

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