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An early Danish silver bowl #19A (Louvre Bowl) and two matching bowls #19B, designed by Georg Jensen, Georg Jensen Silversmithy, Copenhagen, 1925-32 / 1945-77
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases
- silver
- diameters 9 1/2 , 8 in.
- 24, 20.4 cm
with hammered circular bases, openwork leaf and berry stems, and partly fluted rims
Condition
shallow ding to side of largest bowl, not obvious on hammered surface, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This model, designed in 1912, earned the name "Louvre bowl" when an example was purchased by that museum in 1914.