Dish 1781 - 1782

This silver dish was crafted by Charles-Louis-Auguste Spriman, likely in the late 18th or early 19th century. Its surface is cool and reflective; its square form softened by subtly undulating edges that lead the eye around its perimeter. The dish's structure is fascinating. Note how the square shape is both asserted and undermined by the curves. This tension between the geometric and the organic can be understood through structuralist thought, where underlying forms are constantly being modified. The dish seems to engage with and slightly mock the rigid conventions of geometric design. The small emblem etched at the center serves as a focal point, yet it's understated, allowing the dish's form to dominate. Consider how this object destabilizes the expectations of what a functional item can be. It's not merely utilitarian, but a study in form and the quiet elegance of silver. This dish invites us to consider how even the simplest objects can embody complex artistic ideas.