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Lot Essay
Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843), fondeur-ciseleur-doreur, maitre in 1772.
The firm of Thomire et Cie was established by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (d. 1843), certainly one of the most well-known and important bronziers. He trained under Pajou and Houdon at the Academie de Saint-Luc and later under the master bronzier Gouthiere.
Known as Thomire et Cie from 1819, the company ceased in the early 1850's, unable to adapt to the changing styles of the second half of the century and anchored by the high standards of its deep-rooted manufacturing techniques, which made its own production costs vastly greater than others.
The firm of Thomire et Cie was established by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (d. 1843), certainly one of the most well-known and important bronziers. He trained under Pajou and Houdon at the Academie de Saint-Luc and later under the master bronzier Gouthiere.
Known as Thomire et Cie from 1819, the company ceased in the early 1850's, unable to adapt to the changing styles of the second half of the century and anchored by the high standards of its deep-rooted manufacturing techniques, which made its own production costs vastly greater than others.