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The candelabras of the downloadla Germain returning to Portugal

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Briefings

A collection of over 1,000 gold and silver candlesticks commissioned by King John I of Portugal was recently acquired by Portuguese collectors for 3.4 million euros. This represents a significant portion of the original inventory sent to the court of Louis XV in 1660, marking a major shift in ownership from the Spanish court to Portuguese hands.

Key points

• Over 1,000 gold and silver candlesticks were commissioned by King John I of Portugal for the court of Louis XV in 1660.
• The collection was recently acquired by Portuguese collectors for 3.4 million euros, representing a major shift in ownership from the Spanish court to Portuguese hands.

Context

This finding is significant as it marks a major shift in ownership from the Spanish court to Portuguese hands, with the collection now held by Portuguese collectors.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the recent acquisition of the collection by Portuguese collectors, not the original commission or the full inventory of over 1,000 pieces.

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