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Covered Cup

c. 1897–99

Armand Point

(French, 1861–1932)
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Culture
France
Medium
gilt copper alloy, enamel, amethysts, emeralds, ruby, pearls
Measurements
Overall: 32.2 x 16 cm (12 11/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Weight: 1.36 kg
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 2025.135
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Location
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Did You Know?

The cup was originally acquired by Émile Nail-Démellette, Point's old high-school friend and later his benefactor.

Description

Armand Point started his career as a painter, but in the late 1800s, he became increasingly interested in decorative arts. In 1896, he established the Atelier de Haute-Claire in Marlotte, a colony of artists who handmade works of art to a very high standard. This cup was made there and is particularly ornate, showcasing different materials such as metal, enamels, gemstones, and pearls, as well as goldsmithing techniques.
A gilt copper alloy and enamel covered cup features a golden figure holding a red gemstone aloft atop a domed lid. The lid displays dark green enamel with bird and vine motifs above a row of blue and green columns hung with pearls. Below sits a marbled stone bowl. The flared golden base and central stem are decorated with purple grapes, green leaves, and inset amethysts matching the stone bowl's hue.

Covered Cup

c. 1897–99

Armand Point

(French, 1861–1932)
France

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