Sale 1573
London
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25 - 26 November 2014
Price realised
GBP 3,125
Estimate
JEAN PETITOT THE ELDER (SWISS, 1607-1691) Louis XIV (1643-1715), King of France 1643-1715, in plate armour with fine white Venetian lace cravat, red bow, wearing the blue moiré sash of the Royal French Order of the Saint Esprit, long curling brown wig Enamel on gold Oval, 24 mm. high, gilt-metal frame with laurel wreath surround, the inner mount engraved with fleur-de-lys
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