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Letter signed by the Count of Floridablanca – 1786

$1,087.61
£818.86
€920
CA$1,501.06
A$1,681.52
CHF 874.60
MX$20,511.04
NOK 11,134.79
SEK 10,499.32
DKK 7,003.96

About the Item

Rare historical document: handwritten letter signed in 1786 by José Moñino y Redondo, better known as the Count of Floridablanca, a prominent 18th-century Spanish political figure and Minister of State under Charles III. The document is carefully preserved and presented under glass in a gilt frame, ready for display. This precious piece is a direct testimony to the political and administrative life of Enlightenment Spain. Condition: Good overall condition with slight signs of age on the paper. Legible handwriting. Dimensions (including frame): 32 x 28 cm Period: 1786 Material: Ink on paper, gilt frame under glass Authenticity: Hand-signed by the Count of Floridablanca
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1786
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5779245518802

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