Arrival of MARIE-ANTOINETTE. "Compliment addressed to Madame - Lot 213

Arrival of MARIE-ANTOINETTE. "Compliment addressed to Madame Marie-Antoinette de Lorraine-Autriche, Dauphine on May 10, 1770, at the Frères Cordeliers à la Chapelle Ronde by Mr de ROUVROIS Ancien premier Président, Commissaire de l'Empereur de Lorraine." MARIE-ANTOINETTE, the Young Archduchess arrives at Versailles on May 16, 1770. The marriage to the Dauphin (Louis XVI) took place by proxy in Vienna on April 19, 1770. Period manuscript, 1 page (21 x 16.5 cm). "... What a contrast, Madame, icy, everything announces the ravages of time; the nothingness of human greatness; there, the general contentment of happy Austrasia bursts forth: the airs resound with the acclamations of Joye, and admiration that your presence inspires. A thousand voices are heard forming and repeating wishes for the happiness and duration of your days. A brilliant Court awaits you, you will embellish it, Madam, Give Masters to Peoples who adore them. Share with your august husband our respect and homage." 1 page in-4°