DESCRIPTION:
They may tear down our statues, but not your wall.
Absolutely perfect example of
I know you can buy a reproduction on the internet for $120.00, but this is the original from 1870.
All yours for Christmas.
For your history and ownership is an antique
engraving printed by Estes and Laurie, Boston.
The hand laid cotton rag is a heavy sheet.
Image size is the following portraits are all octavo sized, on paper.
ca. 10 x 6.5 inches
Image size 3 3/4" X 4"
not including that magnificent text.
Engraving by Bourgcois
DIANNE de POITIER
Queen Mother Château de Chenonceau
Despite wielding such power over the court, Diane's status depended on the King's welfare and remaining in power. In 1559, Henry was critically wounded in a jousting tournament, when his lance wore her favour (ribbon), rather than his wife's. Queen Catherine soon assumed control, restricting access to the royal chambers. Although Henry was alleged to have called out repeatedly for Diane, she wasn't admitted to his deathbed nor invited to his funeral (the latter as was custom and tradition). She was immediately obliged to give Chenonceau in exchange for the less attractive Château de Chaumont, a punishment much less severe than the ones suffered by other royal mistresses.
A great steel engraving. But you shall not receive a piece of steel.
CONDITION: Please know, there is no foxing, which means if touched, your fingers will not fall off. If your elbow touches, your elbow will not fall off
Pristine condition. Please view ALL photos as they have a close up to provide a fine idea of quality. Please email with questions prior to bidding.
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Package will be very tight with three pieces of corrugated with heavy duty slip to notebook store until it goes to the framer. Well protected.
Will be USPS. Multiple winners in one shipping amount.