Bisson BROTHERS - Lot 202

Bisson BROTHERS Louis Auguste (1814-1876) and Auguste Rosalie (1826-1900) Gloves of Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse, preserved in the Château de Brignoles, circa 1854-1857 Salt paper print mounted on cardboard Bisson Frères stamp on mount Dimensions: 27 x 29 cm Dust and dirt Provenance : Former collection of the Duc de Luynes Note: Photograph by the Bisson brothers, major figures in 19th-century French photography, renowned for the exceptional quality of their prints and their contribution to the documentation of artistic and historical heritage. This image of the gloves attributed to Saint Louis, bishop of Toulouse, is part of a series of photographic campaigns devoted to art objects and relics, in a scholarly and scientific context. It bears witness to the 19th century's interest in inventorying and disseminating religious and historical heritage. The print on salted paper, an ancient process offering subtle tonalities, confirms an early production of high quality. The "Bisson Frères" stamp is a decisive element of authenticity and attribution. The prestigious provenance of the former collection of the Duc de Luynes, a great patron and collector with a passion for archaeology and art history, considerably enhances the historical interest and value of this print. Some foxing and soiling are to be noted, without altering the reading of the image, and remain consistent with the age of the print.