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THBLouis XIV and Frederic II signed Letters
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Asheville, NC 28802
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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJul 15, 2022
Premier Auction - Session I - July 15, 2022 - Lots 305-642 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
seven page letter, addressed to Louis Hector de Calliere, signed "Louis" as reigning King of France, text in cypher, from Fontainebleau dated November 4, 1696, opened 19-1/2 x 15 in.; brief letter on watermarked paper, signed "Frederic", in French, covering contemporary news of France, from Potsdam dated September 30, 1773, unfolded 15 x 8-3/4 in.
Provenance: Frederic with tag "Acquired from John Boyd Thatcher Sale, through Anderson Galleries, Inc. 12/4/22", Louis XIV possibly from this same sale; Private Collection
Condition
foxing, folds, discoloration at periphery for each original letter; Louis with tear at fold, distressed ribbon binding; Frederic with discrete penciling "Frederic II the great" on letter; both later covers with pest damage at edges and Louis cover with full separation of front leaf
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