Cardinal Richelieu: An Iron Fist and a Velvet Cape

Published on 01 July 2022, by Claire Papon

Auction on 07 July 2022 - 15:00 (CEST) - Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009

A unique red velvet cape embroidered with gold and silver thread belonged to Cardinal Richelieu.

Red velvet cape with three pendants and flap, embroidered with silver and gold threads,... Cardinal Richelieu: An Iron Fist and a Velvet Cape

Red velvet cape with three pendants and flap, embroidered with silver and gold threads, scalloped edges decorated with guipures, flowers, foliage, birds, two hunters and a deer, blue silk lining with the gold and red monogram of Cardinal Armand Jean du Plessis de Richelieu, c. 1630, l. 168 cm/66.14 in.
Estimate: €40,000/60,000

This ceremonial garment speaks volumes about the prestige of the illustrious man who wore it. Armand Jean du Plessis (1585-1642), better known as Cardinal Richelieu, was a powerful strategist,…

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MEDIEVAL ART

Thursday 07 July 2022 - 15:00 (CEST) - Live

Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009 Paris

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