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HAIR OF KING LOUIS XVI (1754-1793). Small folded envelope containing locks of hair that once belonged to the king, inscribed in ink: "Cheveux de Louis XVI". This small envelope was originally kept in a larger envelope with other relics of the royal family, all of which were put up for sale in 2015. Provenance: collection of M. Jean-Baptiste Gomin (1757-1841), given to Vicomte Alcide-Hyacinthe du Bois de Beauchesne on his death by his widow on June 2, 1841. As the accompanying letter states: "Knowing how much affection Mr. Gomin had for you, I am sure I am paying tribute to his memory and fulfilling his intentions in a way, by bequeathing to you in his name the enclosed papers to which he attached such great and legitimate value: - 1°) a letter from Madame Royale indicating the post office from Paris to Huningue; 2°) the report of the trip made by H.R.H. and also written in his hand. 3°) Two pieces of verse composed by Madame in the Tour du Temple and written in S.A.R.'s hand. 4°) A note of audience for M. Gomin in Madame's hand. 5°) Hair of the King, the Queen, Madame Royale, and Louis XVII. Please receive, Monsieur, and keep this bequest as a memento of my excellent husband, and as a token of the high esteem with which I have the honor to be, your most humble and affectionate servant, Pontoise, June 2, 1841". On the back, the Viscount has noted biographical information about Mr. Gomin. Then the collection of Vicomte Alcide-Hyacinthe du Bois de Beauchesne (1800-1873), preserved by descent before being offered for sale on March 3, 2015, under no. 165 by the Coutau-Bégarie firm, then today by the purchaser at the time.
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HAIR OF KING LOUIS XVI (1754-1793). Small folded envelope containing locks of hair that once belonged to the king, inscribed in ink: "Cheveux de Louis XVI". This small envelope was originally kept in a larger envelope with other relics of the royal family, all of which were put up for sale in 2015. Provenance: collection of M. Jean-Baptiste Gomin (1757-1841), given to Vicomte Alcide-Hyacinthe du Bois de Beauchesne on his death by his widow on June 2, 1841. As the accompanying letter states: "Knowing how much affection Mr. Gomin had for you, I am sure I am paying tribute to his memory and fulfilling his intentions in a way, by bequeathing to you in his name the enclosed papers to which he attached such great and legitimate value: - 1°) a letter from Madame Royale indicating the post office from Paris to Huningue; 2°) the report of the trip made by H.R.H. and also written in his hand. 3°) Two pieces of verse composed by Madame in the Tour du Temple and written in S.A.R.'s hand. 4°) A note of audience for M. Gomin in Madame's hand. 5°) Hair of the King, the Queen, Madame Royale, and Louis XVII. Please receive, Monsieur, and keep this bequest as a memento of my excellent husband, and as a token of the high esteem with which I have the honor to be, your most humble and affectionate servant, Pontoise, June 2, 1841". On the back, the Viscount has noted biographical information about Mr. Gomin. Then the collection of Vicomte Alcide-Hyacinthe du Bois de Beauchesne (1800-1873), preserved by descent before being offered for sale on March 3, 2015, under no. 165 by the Coutau-Bégarie firm, then today by the purchaser at the time.
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