Standing Cup

William B. Durgin Company|Karl Theodore Bitter

ca. 1900 · Gold · The American Wing

This chalice epitomizes Beaux-Arts sensibilities, particularly in its classical vocabulary and meticulous carved and repoussé ornament. It was made for the golden wedding anniversary of Marcus and Bertha Goldman, the donor's grandparents, and the scenes in the medallions chronicle the couple’s married life. Eros, embracing the trunks of two intertwined trees, is seated on the base as a symbol of the couple’s enduring love.

Artist

William B. Durgin Company|Karl Theodore Bitter

Date

ca. 1900

Medium

Gold

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Marcus I. Goldman, 1948