Live auction - fjt_622964 - MENUS-PLAISIRS DU ROI Les Comédiens italiens du Roi 1687
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| Estimate : | 500 € |
| Price : | 565 € |
| Maximum bid : | 888 € |
| End of the sale : | 08 December 2020 19:09:28 |
| bidders : | 7 bidders |
Type : Les Comédiens italiens du Roi
Date: 1687
Mint name / Town : s.l.
Metal : silver
Diameter : 36 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 13,10 g.
Edge : lisse
Rarity : R3
Coments on the condition:
Flan large et légèrement oblong, magnifique exemplaire recouvert d’une jolie patine de collection
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : SPLENDENT. BELLISQUE. JOCISQUE.
Obverse description : Écu de France couronné, entouré des deux collliers des ordres du roi, dans un encadrement.
Obverse translation : Ils resplendissent grâce aux guerres et aux jeux.
Reverse
Reverse legend : CASTIGAT RIDENDO MORES ; À L'EXERGUE : COMICI. ITALIANI. DEL 1687.
Reverse description : Double galerie de colonnes conduisant à un théâtre : vue de la scène, rideau levé.
Reverse translation : La comédie châtie les mœurs en riant ; à l'exergue : Comédiens italiens (ou à l'italienne) du roi. 1687.
Commentary
Jeton complètement inédit dont nous pensons qu’il devrait être rangé dans les Menus Plaisirs du roi car il s’agit des “comédiens italiens du roi” et non de simples comédiens italiens.
A completely new token which we believe should be included in the King's Menu Pleasures because it concerns the “king's Italian comedians” and not just simple Italian comedians.
A completely new token which we believe should be included in the King's Menu Pleasures because it concerns the “king's Italian comedians” and not just simple Italian comedians.
Historical background
MENUS-PLAISIRS DU ROI
The full name of this administration is "Silverware, Small Pleasures and Affairs of the King's Chamber". This is the department in charge of theater sets, costumes and accessories for plays, ballets and shows organized at court. It is headed by a steward. From the Hôtel du Roi, the Menus Plaisirs et Affaires de la Chambre service provided the King with the means to appear as a sovereign. The term menus covers the small supplies made by the valets de chambre, barbers and upholsterers, liveries, travel, almanacs and calendars intended for the Court, jewels and portraits offered by the King.
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