18th-Century French House Of Chevalliers Genealogical Tree - 20¾"x 16¼"

This exceptional 18th-century family tree documents the illustrious lineage of the House of "Les Sieurs Chevalliers", a noble French family with deep connections to some of the most prestigious names in the nation’s history. Handwritten in old French and delicately illustrated, the chart takes the classic form of a tree, with the roots at the bottom and branches extending upward into framed cartouches. Each cartouche contains a carefully inscribed biography highlighting the life, deeds, and honors of an ancestor, creating a vivid portrait of the family's enduring legacy across generations. The historical richness of this piece is extraordinary.

Beyond its genealogical value, it serves as a testament to the culture of lineage, honor, and heritage that shaped French noble families during the Ancien Régime (Monarchy). The document not only traces bloodlines but captures the reverence for valor, faith, and service that was central to aristocratic identity. Its meticulous calligraphy, stylized decoration, and detailed content reflect the era’s reverence for scholarship and recordkeeping within noble households. With its age-softened paper, visible fold lines, and authentic ink patina, the piece exudes historical presence. Whether hung in a library, study, or salon, it is a window into centuries of French nobility and a rare, tangible relic of historical memory.

A true collector’s item, it brings not only aesthetic beauty but the weight of lived history into the room.