Louis XI

French School, circa 1470. Profile portrait of Louis XI, King of France (1423-1483), wearing the collar of the Order of Saint-Michel. Photo Sotheby's oil on panel; painted surface: 36.5 by 22.2 cm.; 14 3/8 by 8 3/4 in. Estimation 400,000-600,000 GBP. Lot vendu: 735,650 GBP PROVENANCE: Said to have been presented by Louis XI (the sitter) to his maître d'hôtel, Rigauld d'Aurel (or Aureille), Seigneur and Baron de Villeneuve (1455-1517), Château de Villeneuvre-Lembron (Puy de-Dôme), Auvergne;By descent to his... [Lire la suite]

French School, circa 1470, Profile portrait of Louis XI, King of France (1423-1483), wearing the collar of the Order of Saint Michel.  Photo Sotheby's oil on panel, painted surface: 36.5 by 22.2 cm.; 14 3/8 by 8 3/4 in. ESTIMATE 400,000-600,000 GBP. Lot Sold: 735,650 GBP PROVENANCE: Said to have been presented by Louis XI (the sitter) to his maître d'hôtel, Rigauld d'Aurel (or Aureille), Seigneur and Baron de Villeneuve (1455-1517), Château de Villeneuvre-Lembron (Puy de-Dôme), Auvergne;By... [Lire la suite]

Agnel d'or , Charles IV dit Le Bel (1322-1328). Courtesy Etude Gasser Audhuy Poids : 4,2 g.- Estimation : 2 500 / 3 000 € Royal d'or , Philippe VI de Valois (1328-1350). Courtesy Etude Gasser Audhuy Poids : 4,2 g. Estimation : 1 800 / 2 000 € Double d'or , Philippe VI de Valois (1328-1350). Courtesy Etude Gasser Audhuy Poids : 6,8 g.- Estimation : 6 000 / 7 000 € Écu d'or , Philippe VI de Valois (1328-1350). Courtesy Etude Gasser Audhuy Poids : 4,5 g.- Estimation : 1 000 / 1 200 € Franc à... [Lire la suite]