A LOUIS XVI GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED TORTOISESHELL MEDALLION

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The jewel-like pictures by Compigné, tabletier privilégié of Louis XV, are small miracles which mainly depict castles, town views and exotic landscapes, executed in gold, silver and various coloured varnishes on a pewter or tortoiseshell ground. Of Italian origin, Compigné was based in the Rue Grenetta at the 'Roi David', and attracted a fashionable clientèle by his precious works of art, which included caskets, games pieces, boxes and 'poignées de canne en écaille blonde incrustées de l'or'. Various gazettes published between 1766 and 1773 describe his wares as 'très beau.....', complimenting their precious and polychrome decoration. In 1773, Compigné presented the King with views of his favourite hunting lodge Saint-Hubert, and had often depicted the château de Choisy, which the King had purchased in 1739. This group of pictures (lots 4-8), shows the diversity and quality of his oeuvre, and includes views of the place Louis XV (now Place de la Concorde), the château de Versailles, which is signed by him, and Les Bains Chinois, which is signed on the frame.

A LOUIS XVI GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED TORTOISESHELL MEDALLION

LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS COMPIGNE

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A LOUIS XVI GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID AND POLYCHROME-DECORATED TORTOISESHELL MEDALLION
LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY, ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS COMPIGNE
Of circular shape, decorated in relief with a view of the Place Louis XV, within a circular moulded frame
4 in. (10 cm.) diameter

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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