erintended by Duplessis,a goldsmith ; and the painting and decorating by Mathieu,*enameller to the king; while Boileau, who afterwards provedhimself such a clever administrator, was appointed man-aging-clerk. Under these circumstances, when by a lavishexpenditure of money, men of first-rate ability… … PLATE XXVIII.—CHANTILLY FLOWER-HOLDERS IN THE FORM OF STATUETTES SOFT-PASTE PORCELAINS OF FRANCE. 197 nature of the processes—for much ware was inevitablyspoilt—and also no doubt to the expenses attendant on sucha staff, Vincennes was always in financial difficulties, and,besides receiving Royal…
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