Porcelain Dish Sells for £84,000 After Revealed It Was Made for King Louis XV

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An unremarkable porcelain dish valued at £70 has sold for £84,000 after it was found to be from the court of King Louis XV.

It is believed the 13.5-inch French plate was displayed in a cabinet by its elderly owner who knew nothing of its royal history and thought it was of little worth.  Even the auctioneers initially failed to spot the 260-year-old plate's heritage, saying it would fetch just £70.

But closer inspection revealed it was from a collection of around 1,700 items made for the king and held at the Palace of Versailles.

A bidding frenzy saw the price rocket to 1,200 times the estimate as the plate, which dates back to 1753, was snapped up by a French antiques dealer.

More: Dish valued at £70 sells for £84,000 after it's revealed it was made for King Louis XV in 1753 | Mail Online

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