Name: Maison Odiot Paris, French Art Nouveau Rock Crystal and Silver Claret Jug
Brand: Maison Odiot Paris
Rating: 5 (10 reviews)

Maison Odiot Paris, French Art Nouveau Rock Crystal and Silver Claret Jug

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About the Item

Made in Paris by Maison Odiot circa 1900, this .950 silver-gilt mounted rock crystal claret jug is an extraordinary example of the unique skills of their artisans. What makes it extraordinary is the outstanding design and composition, where the rock crystal swirled cutting lines are smoothly becoming those of the stylized seaweed foliage scrolls on the silver mounting throughout the neck, mouth, and foot. The top of the lid decorated with a seashell. Maison Odiot, Paris Founded in 1690, it was not until the reign of Louis XV that silversmith Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Odiot established the debut of a dynasty. It was, however, his exceptionally talented grandson, Jean-Baptiste Claude, who put Odiot on the world map. The splendor of the Empire era echoed magnificently in his work. Numerous orders from Napoleon and the imperial family included the sacred scepter and sword, the Emperor’s Campaign dinner service, as well as enormous dinner services for his sister, Pauline Borghèse and his mother Laetitia. One of Odiot’s most famous pieces during this era was a shallow bowl said to be modeled on Pauline’s breast. The butterfly, symbolizing the feminine soul, was emblematic of Pauline and used frequently in the decorative arts throughout the Empire era. Charming place card holders also feature the element. Odiot’s reputation extended beyond the Empire to all the royal courts of Europe. Works such as the regal Laurier vase have origins during this period, when similar pieces were used at the imperial Russian court. In fact, many of the pieces in Odiot’s collection today are identical or very close to the ones they originally produced for European nobility, the Imperial Family, the Russian, Bavarian and Romanian Courts. Sharing a love of Neoclassicism and antique forms, Thomas Jefferson became friends with Jean-Baptiste Claude when he was stationed in Paris as American ambassador. Both men were fascinated with the ongoing excavation of the Maison Carrée in Nîmes, still one of the best preserved Roman temples to this day. Inspired by the Etruscan purity and elegance of form, it was Odiot who executed Jefferson’s now famous silver goblet, below. And is it a coincidence that Odiot, settling in its current location in 1906, now overlooks the eerily similar Église de la Madeleine ? It is certainly no accident that Jefferson’s Virginia State Capitol resembles Maison Carrée, as he made a model when living in France. And coming full circle, centuries later, the cups returned to Paris as President Nixon gifted six reproductions to then President Georges Pompidou. Today, the heritage of Odiot is intact as its artisans continue to produce, with the same savor-faire, masterpieces, including timeless designs from their extensive archives. With many of the original dies and molds, they work in silver, gold and bronze, each trained in their specific métier by a skilled silversmith before them. After more than two centuries of family ownership, the Maison Odiot continues to survive its legacy. Recreating masterpieces from its storied history with the same painstaking artisanship for over 300 years, Odiot looks to its past for inspiration and the future for new ways to express its distinguished heritage.

Creator:
Maison Odiot Paris (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Silver,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the item description.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU281938585743

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