Georg Jensen
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a sterling silver jardinière, Copenhagen 1925-32, design no 501.
Oval, on a faceted base with beaded rim, with two upswept handles with stylized berries. Length 36 cm, width 23 cm, height 14.5 cm. Weight 1796 g.
Literature
Janet Drucker, "Georg Jensen, a tradition of splendid silver", USA 1997, p. 212 for a contemporary image of this model. In the book it is stated that the design was made 1927.
Janet Drucker and William Drucker, Georg Jensen: 20th Century Designs, New York 2002. Compare ill. at p. 56, catalogue no F-397.
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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