The research that I made in the main collections of European and American museums as well as in post-2000 auction catalogs Have remained in vain: no similar example but of course some examples approaching vaguely.
However these four helmets seem to come from the same place and made by the same hands (only patinas differ)
The first helmet with the description “ helmet of the bodyguards of Louis XIV” by the seller.
I wonder what are the elements that allowed to assign this helmet to the guards of Louis XIV.
The second is his” twin brother” but with a strange surface oxidation
The third still the same helmet but shiny polished
Finally, the fourth of which only the visor differs from other helmets finish similar to the third.
Maybe forum members know of other examples to add to this disturbing collection?
The question is: Are these helmets sold in budgets of 12 to 40.000 € authentic? If not, how could these helmets escape the vigilance of the experts?
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