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Henry Van de Velde
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry van de Velde
- Spoon and Fork, Model No. 1
- the spoon with the artist's monogram and 84; the fork with German hallmarks and 925
- silver
- manufactured by Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen retailed by Theodor Müller, Weimar
Literature
Karl-Heinz Hüter, Henry van de Velde: Sein Werk bis zum, Ende seiner Tätigkeit in Deutschland, Berlin, 1967, p. 94
Reinhard W. Sänger, Das Deutsche Silber-Besteck 1805-1918: Biedermeier-Historismus-Jugendstil, Stuttgart, 1991, pp. 208-209
Judy Rudoe, Decorative Arts 1850-1950, London, 1991, p. 225
Klaus-Jürgen Sembach et al., Henry van de Velde: Ein Europäischer Künstler seiner Zeit, Köln, 1992, pp. 308 and 310
Torsten Böhan and Thomas Berg, Avantgarde Design 1880-1930, Köln, 1994, p. 35
Winifred Nerdinger, 100 Jahre Deutscher Werkbund 1907-2007, New York, 2007, p. 10
Condition
Very good overall condition. Some minor surface scratches from light use and polishing as expected.
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
The State of Weimer commissioned van de Velde to design this pattern in the fall of 1902 for an elaborate silver service created as a wedding present to the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar.