The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of December 19, 2025
Cruet Stand (Huilier)
1766
fabricated by
(French, 1723–after 1795)
Overall: 20.8 x 14.6 cm (8 3/16 x 5 3/4 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 1969.27
Location: Not on view
Did You Know?
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.- Year in Review: 1969. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (January 27-February 22, 1970).
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1969.27