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This reprint of jewelry and hollowware catalog pages from Georg
Jensen brings eagerly sought information together in one volume.
Hard to find, the original catalogs have been widely dispursed and
costly, yet they provide primary information to enable
identification of thousands of pieces found on the vintage market
today. The jewelry section presents women's and men's gold and
silver designs, including those sold at the retail store in New
York that represented a selection of American-made items, and those
made during the 1940s which were difficult to identify previously.
The enormous section on hollowware displays hundreds of designs
from the late 1950s and early 1960s. During this period Georg
Jensen designers expanded their range of tea sets, pitchers, bowls,
etc. to include very popular modern forms based on Scandinavian
design principles. These designs have remained among the most
cherished Jensen forms. The catalog descriptions include the
product numbers, original retail prices from the mid-century era,
measurements, and designers. A special information list identifies
forty-three Georg Jensen designs in museum collections around the
world. This easy-to-use volume will become a standard reference for
all the collectors, dealers, auction houses, and individuals who
own and are inspired by Georg Jensen designs.
Sterling Silver jewelry and tableware that was sold at the Jensen
store in New York City included designs by American craftsmen,
especially William De Matteo and Alphonse La Paglia, in the late
1940s. This is the story of these two silversmiths work and its
impact on fancy goods of the mid-20th century period. Silver tea
sets, candelabra, centerpieces, bowls, serving spoons, and women's
jewelry sets were made in original designs that incorporated Danish
styles for which the store was famous. Today, these are vintage
items that are valuable and highly popular among collectors of fine
traditional style decorative arts. Many identifying marks, catalog
pages, and original advertisements are presented and discussed.
Through newly found documentation, original working drawings, and
careful analysis, these vintage silver items finally can be
identified and appreciated for their specialty status among the
finest luxury goods worldwide.
A sterling new study of the exquisite designs of Danish silversmith
Georg Jensen (1866-1935) and company. Nearly one thousand
photographs illustrate much of the stunning jewelry, hollowware,
and flatware designed and produced from 1904 to the present. One of
the most talented, original, and influential silversmiths of the
twentieth century, Jensen's life and the company he founded are
thoroughly researched. This book explores his place within the late
nineteenth century arts scene, his training as a sculptor and
silversmith, the establishment of his own workshop, and its
expansion into an international company. The contributions of many
gifted designers who worked for the company are discussed in
detail. Interpretation of the marks used on Jensen silver is
provided. This is a major revision of a very important book, with
over 200 new photos and new information. It is an invaluable
reference work for owners of Jensen silver, artists, silversmiths,
designers, curators, and art dealers.
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