Germaine's royal soup pot
This is a magnificent work of art made by the renowned French silversmith Thomas Germain. Thomas Germain was appointed as a silversmith at the court of King Louis XV of France. His job was to make precious utensils and ornaments used in royal ceremonies. He made this artistic vessel weighing about fourteen kilograms for King Louis XV in 1733 .
It was sold in 1996 for over $10 million. The seller's identity was not disclosed. It dates from the French Revolution and is probably the most valuable work of art in France. #Germaine #pot #antique
This is a magnificent work of art made by the renowned French silversmith Thomas Germain. Thomas Germain was appointed as a silversmith at the court of King Louis XV of France. His job was to make precious utensils and ornaments used in royal ceremonies. He made this artistic vessel weighing about fourteen kilograms for King Louis XV in 1733 .
It was sold in 1996 for over $10 million. The seller's identity was not disclosed. It dates from the French Revolution and is probably the most valuable work of art in France. #Germaine #pot #antique
Germaine's royal soup pot
This is a magnificent work of art made by the renowned French silversmith Thomas Germain. Thomas Germain was appointed as a silversmith at the court of King Louis XV of France. His job was to make precious utensils and ornaments used in royal ceremonies. He made this artistic vessel weighing about fourteen kilograms for King Louis XV in 1733 .
It was sold in 1996 for over $10 million. The seller's identity was not disclosed. It dates from the French Revolution and is probably the most valuable work of art in France. #Germaine #pot #antique
