Christofle: Silver-Plated Metal at the Cutting Edge of Innovation Since 1830
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The silversmith's brillance has never waned since its creation in 1830 - quite the opposite and on top of it the French company is constantly renewing itself. At auction the results are equally impressive! Charles Christofle (1805-1863), silversmith, Eugène Capy (1829-1894) and Pierre-Louis Rouillard (1820-1881), sculptors, Prix Agricole 1870 silver cup, h. 65 cm/25.6 in, diam. 39 cm/15.4 in, weight 8.8 kg/17.6 lb. Nice, April 18, 2024. Millon Riviera auction house.Result: €24,700 The exhibition, magnificently staged at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, not only tells the story of a French silversmith company but also highlights an essential point: Christofle's constant rejuvenation, which has always kept it at the forefront
