Auction on
11 July 2021 - 14:00 (CEST) -
13, avenue de Saint-Cloud - 78000 Versailles
A marvel of silver craftsmanship adorned with diamonds, this weapon harks back to the splendor of Louis XVI's reign.
Louis XVI period, c. 1780, sword for a prince or high dignitary, gold and royal blue enamel mount on a diamond-studded latticed background, straight triangular gilt, blued blade, engraved "Bougues et Giverne son gendre Mds Fourbisseurs rue de la Vielle Boucherie à l'Epée Royale à Paris", wooden scabbard covered in white shagreen with three gold accessories (added subsequently, made for the model), l. 98.7 cm/38.9 in. (sword), 88.8 cm/35 in (blade). Result: €182,700
Louis XVI period, c. 1780, sword for a prince or high dignitary, gold and royal blue enamel mount on a diamond-studded latticed background, straight triangular gilt, blued blade, engraved "Bougues et Giverne son gendre Mds Fourbisseurs rue de la Vielle Boucherie à l'Epée Royale à Paris", wooden scabbard covered in white shagreen with three gold accessories (added subsequently, made for the model), l. 98.7 cm/38.9 in. (sword), 88.8 cm/35 in (blade). Result: €182,700
A piece of true silver craftsmanship this sword sold for €182,700—within its estimate. Although the mount adorned with gold, enamel and diamonds was not signed by its jeweler, the swordmaker is identified several times on the blade: Etienne Giverne, one of the most famous…
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