{"product_id":"1785-louis-philippe-d-orleans-duke-of-orleans-signed-document-fragment-paris","title":"1785 Louis-Philippe d’Orléans, Duke of Orléans — Signed Document Fragment, Paris","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManuscript document fragment bearing the bold signature “L Phil d’Orléans,” attributed to Louis-Philippe d’Orléans (1725–1785), Duke of Orléans, father of Philippe Égalité and grandfather of King Louis-Philippe of France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surviving closing lines place the document at Paris and appear to date it January 2, 1785, during the final year of the duke’s life. The opening word “Royal” likely concludes a reference to the Palais-Royal. The original document’s substantive text is not present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanied by an attached handwritten collector’s identification note recording the duke’s birth and marriage. A generously sized signature with considerable visual appeal for collectors of French royal and aristocratic autographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Scattered foxing and age toning, fold lines, minor edge wear, and an attached identification slip secured with small metal fasteners. Signature remains bold and clearly readable. Offered as a signed document fragment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Archive Authority","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44679223312462,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8155\/9630\/files\/IMG_3852.jpg?v=1793035040","url":"https:\/\/thearchiveauthority.com\/products\/1785-louis-philippe-d-orleans-duke-of-orleans-signed-document-fragment-paris","provider":"The Archive Authority","version":"1.0","type":"link"}