
Description
This is an antique French document describing a royal banquet, specifically the "ninth tableau" representing the "Festin Royal". The text details the actions of the King, including his return to his chamber and the preparation of the table. It mentions the role of specific figures like the "Connétable" (Constable) and the "Maréchal d’Estrées". The document likely originates from a 17th or 18th-century publication detailing royal ceremonies or inventories. The Reverse is: This document is the Ninth Table (Neuvième Tableau) from a historical series detailing the ceremonial order of a French Royal Banquet, likely for the coronation of Louis XV (1722) or Louis XVI (1775). It describes the seating arrangements and the roles of officials present at the feast: The Royal Guard: Mentions the six "Gardes Écossois" (Scottish Guards) stationed on the platform.
The Clergy: Identifies the six Ecclesiastical Peers (Bishops and Archbishops of Reims, Laon, Langres, etc.) seated on the right.
The Nobility: Lists the six Lay Peers (Dukes of Burgundy, Normandy, Guyenne, etc.) seated on the left.
Foreign Dignitaries: Details the placement of the Pope's Nuncio and ambassadors from Spain, Sardinia, and Malta.
The King's Service: Describes the roles of the Grand Master of Ceremonies and the Grand Chamberlain, who oversee the service to His Majesty.
The text serves as a meticulous record of the rigid hierarchy and protocol of the French court during the Ancien Régime.
The Clergy: Identifies the six Ecclesiastical Peers (Bishops and Archbishops of Reims, Laon, Langres, etc.) seated on the right.
The Nobility: Lists the six Lay Peers (Dukes of Burgundy, Normandy, Guyenne, etc.) seated on the left.
Foreign Dignitaries: Details the placement of the Pope's Nuncio and ambassadors from Spain, Sardinia, and Malta.
The King's Service: Describes the roles of the Grand Master of Ceremonies and the Grand Chamberlain, who oversee the service to His Majesty.
The text serves as a meticulous record of the rigid hierarchy and protocol of the French court during the Ancien Régime.
Condition
VG
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Dimensions
16 x 29 x 1 in
TWO SIDED FRENCH DOCUMENT
Estimate $100-$200
Starting Price
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Jun 07, 2026 11:00 AM EDTCORVALLIS, OR, United States
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