Sauskom met op de korte zijde kinderfiguren, waarvan de armen handvatten vormen c. 1768 - 1769

This is a silver sauce boat, made by Robert Joseph Auguste, a silversmith active in Paris during the 18th century. As functional objects, sauce boats like these reflect the opulence and social stratification of the era. The Rococo style, with its emphasis on asymmetry and naturalistic forms, catered to the aristocratic taste for elaborate and theatrical displays. The cherubic figures acting as handles add a layer of sentimentality, characteristic of the period's aesthetic values. But who were these cherubs meant to represent and for whom was the labor of this craft really for? The Sauce boat not only represents culinary habits but is also a symbol of social relationships and power dynamics. These objects offered a stage on which wealthy individuals could perform their status. It serves as a reminder of the complex intersection of art, class, and the everyday practices that define society.