The Grand Dauphin
Statue
late 17th century - early 18th century (made)
late 17th century - early 18th century (made)
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This equestrian figure of a young man riding a dappled grey horse represents the Grand Dauphin, the eldest son of Louid XIV. He wears a red cloak lined with white over plate body armour below which shows the full skirt of a long embroidered coat. His red breeches are partly covered by long leather boots and in his right hand he holds a baton decorated with fleurs de lys and on his head there is a feathered tricorne hat. The order of St. Esprit is suspended on a scarf at his side.
Object details
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| Title | The Grand Dauphin |
| Materials and techniques | Painted wood |
| Brief description | Carved wooden equestrian statue of the Grand Dauphin (Louis XV), French, late 17th to early 18th century |
| Physical description | The Grand Dauphin, son of Louis XIV of France. Equestrian figure in painted wood on a contemporary wooden base. A young man riding a dapple grey horse. He wears a red clock lined with white over plate body armour below which shows the full skirt of a long embroidered coat. Red breeches are partly covered by the long leather boots. In his gloved right hand he holds a baton decorated with fleurs-de-lys and on his head is a feather tricorne hat. THe Order of the St. Esprit is suspended on a scarf at his side. |
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| Object history | Given by Lady Juliet Duff in memory of Lieutenant Edward Horner, 18th Hussars. Acquired by the Donor's step-father, Lord Ripon for £200 and bought at the sale of his possessions after his death by donor for 'just under 200' in 1924. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This equestrian figure of a young man riding a dappled grey horse represents the Grand Dauphin, the eldest son of Louid XIV. He wears a red cloak lined with white over plate body armour below which shows the full skirt of a long embroidered coat. His red breeches are partly covered by long leather boots and in his right hand he holds a baton decorated with fleurs de lys and on his head there is a feathered tricorne hat. The order of St. Esprit is suspended on a scarf at his side. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.3-1937 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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