Lot #1586 Louis XVI: King of France and with his Wife, Marie Antoinette Failed to Understand a Revolution that Resulted in Their Execution

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Louis XVI: King of France and with his Wife, Marie Antoinette Failed to Understand a Revolution that Resulted in Their Execution (1754-1793) Proclamation by Louis XVI while under house arrest after he attempted to flee France. 1 page folio Paris July 11, 1790 where he sanctions a decree issued by the National Assembly concerning a sum of 400 livres expended in the quartering of soldiers in the municipality of Toul. Very nicely signed, very fine condition 14.5 x 9" Louis XVI was guillotined in public on January 21, 1793, Marie Antoinette the following October. LOA by Alexander Autographs 1999 Auction. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200

Categories: Royalty