An Italian silver-gilt dessert flatware service, Luigi Valadier, Rome, circa 1770, engraved with armorials
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June 30, 08:46 PM GMT
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15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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An Italian silver-gilt dessert flatware service, Luigi Valadier, Rome, circa 1770, engraved with armorials
comprising 15 forks, 15 spoons and 15 knives (2 spoons unmarked, 1 fork and 1 spoon, Lisbon, ca 1790)
1491 g. ; 52.6oz without knives
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Ensemble de couverts à dessert en vermeil par Luigi Valadier, Rome, vers 1770
comprenant 15 fourchettes, 15 cuillères et 15 couteaux (2 cuillères non poinçonnées, 1 fourchette et 1 cuillère, Lisbonne, vers 1790)
1491 g. sans les couteaux ; 52.6oz without knives
(45)
The arms are those of the Pessoa family (Portugal).
Luigi Valadier is the most famous Italian silversmith. His father Andrea, born in France, became silversmith in Rome in 1723. His son Luigi, born on 26 February 1726 became silversmith on 24 February 1760. During his career, he received orders from all over the world (Mexico, Spain, Portugal...). He died in 1785.
A cadinett made for Cardinal Duke of York, the Old Pretender's brother, is now in the English Royal Collection. For a silver-gilt casket also made for this patron, see Sotheby's Paris, 10 April 2008, lot 154.
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Les armes sont celles de la famille Pessoa (Portugal).
Luigi Valadier est un célèbre orfèvre italien. Son père Andrea, né en France, était lui-même orfèvre à Rome, depuis 1723. Né en 1726, Luigi devint orfèvre le 24 février 1760. Au cours de sa carrière, il reçu les ordres de pays du monde entier (Mexique, Espagne, Portugal...). Il meurt en 1785.
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