Candelabrum (one of a pair), Robert Joseph Auguste (French, 1723–1805, master 1757), 1767–68, French, Paris, Silver, Overall: 14 3/4 in., 80.527oz. (37.5 cm, 2282.9g), Metalwork-Silver, Robert Joseph Auguste (French, 1723–1805, master 1757), Robert-Joseph Auguste was one of the leading Parisian silversmiths working in the Neoclassical style in the latter half of the eighteenth century. In 1778, he received the title of Silversmith to the King, and in 1784 was granted lodgings in the Louvre, a privilege bestowed upon only the most favored craftsmen
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Candelabrum, pair, Robert Joseph Auguste, French, 1723–1805, master 1757, 1767–68, Paris, Silver, Overall, 14 3/4, 80.527oz, 37.5 cm, 2282.9g, Metalwork-Silver, master, 1757, Robert-Joseph, leading Parisian, silversmiths, working, Neoclassical style, latter half, eighteenth century, 1778, received, title, Silversmith, King, 1784, granted lodgings, Louvre, privilege bestowed, upon, favored craftsmen
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