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An important 18 light Danish sterling silver chandelier, Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, 1920, design no. 345
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 80cm. 31 1/2 in. wide; 71cm., 33 3/4 in. high
leaf-capped branches above a stylised pomegranate and berries, urn shaped sconces, surmounted by an openwork finial incorporating bunches of grapes, ring handle, hanging chain and ceiling mount, wired for electricity
Provenance
Ivar Kruegar (1880-1932) until 1932 when it was sold;
Bukowskis, 27 October 1932, lot 515;
Bukowskis Modern Auction, 2nd December 1982, lot 613;
Private Collection
Bukowskis, 27 October 1932, lot 515;
Bukowskis Modern Auction, 2nd December 1982, lot 613;
Private Collection
Literature
The Studio Year Book of Decorative Art, 1922, p. 135
Janet Drucker, Georg Jensen, A Tradition of Splendid Silver, Atglen, 1997, p. 231
Janet Drucker, Georg Jensen, A Tradition of Splendid Silver, Atglen, 1997, p. 231
Condition
Fully hallmarked on lower pendant including Swedish import marks, one branch is loose and needs to be re-fixed, the chandelier appears to have originally been made for electricity although the current wiring is later, otherwise overall the condition is excellent.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This magnificent silver chandelier was ordered in 1919 by the Swedish civil engineer, financier, entrepreneur and industrialist Ivar Kruegar (1880-1932) from Georg Jensen. It is thought to be the only one manufactured of its kind and also the largest chandelier that Jensen ever produced. Ivar Kruegar also owned two smaller chandeliers with 10 branches and 9 branches. One of these smaller versions sold at Bukowskis Modern Art Auction in May 1984, lot 555. Two further chandeliers made by Jensen in 1919 and 1920, sold in the 'Magnificent Silver from the Rowler Collection' in New York on 19 January 2005, lots 64 and 151.