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Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she leaves Austria to marry the Dauphin of France. At Versailles, under the complex rules of the French court, she suffers from not being able to live her life the way she wants, under pressure to continue the Bourbon line and secure the Franco-Austrian alliance.

Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
Marie Antoinette encounters a familiar face and has conflicted feelings.
Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
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Louis becomes increasingly confident. Marie Antoinette is enamored by a familiar face.
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Marie Antoinette’s brother, Joseph, works to save the Franco-Austrian nuptial alliance.
Louis may now be King, but Marie Antoinette is determined to launch her reign as Queen.
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Antoinette’s escalating hostilities with du Barry threaten her relationship with the King.
Madame du Barry, the Favorite, sees the Dauphine as a rival for the King’s affections.
How will the newlywed Marie Antoinette react to Versailles with its ridiculous rules?
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Appraisal: Newcomb College Vase, ca. 1908
Appraisal: Lord Byron Cellarette & Portrait, ca. 1810
Appraisal: Moehn Brewing Co. Poster, ca. 1905
Appraisal: Winking Eyes Clock, ca. 1900
Appraisal: Hyde & Goodrich Silver Tureen, ca. 1850
Appraisal: Folk Art American Sea Captain Portrait, ca. 1790, from Salt Lake City Hour 2.
Appraisal: Emile Picault Bronze Figures, ca. 1870
Appraisal: 1884 Schmitt & Fils "000" Bebé Doll
Appraisal: French Art Nouveau Car Horn, ca. 1915
Appraisal: 1912 Stevenson Facsimile of 1497 Genoese World Map
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