E-auction 71-34855 - fjt_03335 - MAISON DU ROI - SILVERWARE Louis XV 1727
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| Estimate : | 95 € |
| Price : | 58 € |
| Maximum bid : | 73 € |
| End of the sale : | 25 August 2014 18:40:30 |
| bidders : | 8 bidders |
Type : Louis XV
Date: 1727
Metal : silver
Rarity : R1
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse description : Tête à droite de Louis XV signée JCR en monogramme [n°304].
Reverse
Reverse legend : MUTAT FACIES SEMPERQUE DECENTER ; À L'EXERGUE ; ARGENTERIE DU ROY.1727.
Reverse description : Deux femmes causant ensemble, l'une jeune, l'autre vieille. Derrière celle-ci, un amour soulevant son vêtement pour s'en couvrir.
Reverse translation : L'apparence change et toujours dans le sens de la convenance.
Commentary
Ce remarquable buste où le jeune roi porte un noeud papillon sur le jabot est malheureusement très rarement utilisé.
Historical background
MAISON DU ROI - SILVERWARE
The medieval Hôtel du Roi gave way to the Maison du Roi, comprising two branches: one civil, the other military. It was headed by a Secretary of State at the King's House. The civil house is made up of about 4,000 people headed by the Grand Chaplain, the Grand Master, the Grand Chamberlain, the First Physician, the Grand Master of Ceremonies, the Grand Esquire, etc. The service of the king's chamber included the gentlemen of the chamber, the officers of the royal wardrobe, the valets, barbers, tie-maker, hatter, doctors, etc. as well as stewards and controllers general of the silverware and small pleasures of the king.
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