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Pair of Ewers and Stands

Pierre Gouthière1767/1767

The Frick Pittsburgh

The Frick Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States

These small pitchers are designed to represent water and wine. The handle of the wine vessel is in the form of a faun or satyr, and swags of sparkling grapes allude to the joys of wine. The water vessel bears the figure of a mermaid and a fancilful sea monster with a gaping mouth. Pierre Gouthière (1732–1813) was the most famous Parisian bronze chaser and gilder of his day. He received commissions from leading figures such as the Marquis de Marigny, Madame de Pompadour's brother. In 1767, he was named doreur du roi (gilder to the king).

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  • Title: Pair of Ewers and Stands
  • Creator: Pierre Gouthière
  • Creator Lifespan: 1732/1813
  • Creator Nationality: French
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Death Place: Paris, Île-de-France, France
  • Creator Birth Place: Bar-sur-Aube, Champagne-Ardenne, France
  • Date: 1767/1767
  • Location Created: Paris, Île-de-France, France
  • Physical Dimensions: w4.5 x h11.25 in.
  • Type: Decorative Arts
  • Medium: Gilt Bronze
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