Henri Jules De BOURBON, Prince de CONDÉ, (Paris 1643 - 1709) Peer and Grand Master of France - Header signed with his name and titles "Prince de sang, Premier pair, Gouverneur et Lieutenant général pour le Roy, en ses provinces de BOURGOGNE ET BRESSE", co-signed by Monseigneur Lombard. Certificat pour le Sieur HERMANT DE VARIGNOLLES Gentilhomme servant du Roi, qui a bien et fidèlement servi Sa Majesté pendant le quartier de juillet, août et septembre de cette année. Done at VERSAILLES (78), September 30, 1706. 1 folio page.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.