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a pair of sterling silver candelabra, Copenhagen 1933-44, design nr 324.
"Vallmokandelabern" (The Poppy Candelabra). Nearly spherical central part, crossed arms for two candles, decorated with berries. Height ap. 22 cm, length ap. 26 cm, width ap. 10 cm, total weight 2353 g.
Saleroom notice
One bears the hallmark GJ for 1933-44, the other has the Jensen & Wendel mark for 1945-56.
Literature
Jørgen E. R. Møller, "Georg Jensen The Danish SIlversmith", Georg Jensen & Wendel A/S, Copenhagen 1985. The model depicted p 55.
Ed. Georg Jensen Ltd, "Georg Jensen and The Silversmiths", Japan 1988, the modell ill. at p.5 and pp.54-55.
Janet Drucker, "Georg Jensen, a tradition of splendid silver", USA 1997, p. 232.
Janet Drucker and William Drucker, Georg Jensen: 20th Century Designs, New York 2002. Compare ill. at p. 39, catalogue no F-269.
More information
This model of candelabra, design number 324, has been named the "poppy candelabra" as its shape resembles the silhouette of a poppy. It was designed around the end of the First World War, and during these years, Georg Jensen created more ornate silver items than he had previously. The model is an excellent example of Georg Jensen's elegant items from that period and show his ability as a designer to balance each part harmoniously.
Designer
Georg Jensen was a Danish silversmith and designer. Jensen studied at the Royal Danske Kunstakademie in Copenhagen, specializing in sculpture. Before starting his own company, he worked at the Bing & Grøndal porcelain factory. He founded his silver atelier in 1904 and created many works in Art Nouveau style. The company Georg Jensen Sølvsmedie opened a branch on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1924. The company has often had designers attached to it, such as Sigvard Bernadotte, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton. During the 1960s and 1970s, sculpturally designed jewelery and wristwatches were included, designed by, among others, Vivianna Bülow-Hübe. Georg Jensen has always sold high-quality silverware with unique designs. Clean and timeless aesthetics are the company's hallmark.
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