- AGE : 1850-1899
- BRAND : Gorham
- PATTERN : Mythologique
- TYPE : Serving Pieces
- COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
Mythologique by Gorham
Extraordinary
sterling silver Asparagus Server measuring 9 1/2" in pattern
Mythologique by Gorham. This piece was featured in the Gorham Carpenter
Book and features lovely detail throughout the handle and lovely pierced
serving area. It is not monogrammed and is in excellent condition.
The
Mythologique pattern was designed by Antoine Heller, a French
silversmith trained under the influence of the E'cole des Beaux-Arts in
the studio of Jean-Le on Gerome. Joining Gorham in 1881 after a brief
stint at Tiffany Co., Heller served as the company's chief
designer until his death in 1904, and led the company in adopting the
academic style that harkened back to ancient Greek and Roman traditions.
He was especially known for the precision with which he executed the
steel dies that would be used for the drop presses. This talent was
remarked upon with envy by several French critics and journals including
La France, who lauded, M. Heller is at once an inspired artist, having
the gift of style, of grace and of elegance; and a workman possessing a
skill without a rival a hand for which no obstacle exists. Notice how
are modeled, posed, and?if I dare so to speak harmonized the
mythological personages of these spoons, engraved in relief upon squares
of steel. It is perfection.
Each
example of Mythologique flatware was decorated with one of 24
intricately wrought mythological figures and scenes, surrounded by
classical ornamentation.
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