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Cruet Stand (Huilier)

1766
fabricated by

Robert Joseph Auguste

(French, 1723–after 1795)
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Culture
France, 18th century
Medium
silver and glass
Measurements
Overall: 20.8 x 14.6 cm (8 3/16 x 5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1969.27
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In 1778, Robert-Joseph Auguste received the title orfèvre ordinaire du roi, becoming the principal goldsmith for the royal court of King Louis XVI.

Description

These bottles would have held oil and vinegar. Their silver stoppers, decorated with grapes and the leaves of vines, hint at their function. Master goldsmith Robert-Joseph Auguste was known for his silverwork in the neoclassical style. This style is present on the supports for these bottles whose stylized columns and scrollwork pull inspiration from the art of classical antiquity.

Cruet Stand (Huilier)

1766

Robert Joseph Auguste

(French, 1723–after 1795)
France, 18th century

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