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Henning Koppel
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henning Koppel
- "Caravel" Flatware Service, Model No. 111
- each impressed with firm's 1945-1977 marks
sterling silver and stainless steel
comprising 11 dinner forks, 12 dinner knives, 11 dinner spoons, 12 luncheon forks, 12 luncheon knives, 11 luncheon spoons, 12 fish forks, 11 teaspoons, 11 demitasse spoons, 5 small serving forks, 1 large serving fork, 2 large serving spoons and a ladle. 112 pieces
Literature
Viggo Sten Moller, Henning Koppel, Copenhagen, 1965, pp. 35 and 37 (for the fish fork and knife)
Georg Jensen Sølv, Copenhagen, 1966, p. 60
Graham Hughes, Modern Silver, New York, 1967, p. 22
Anne Bony, Les Annees 50, Paris, 1982, p. 359
Martin Eidelberg, ed., Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was, Montreal, 1991, p. 161
Niels-Jorgen Kaiser, Henning Koppels Verden, 2000, p. 91
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 50s Decorative Arts, Cologne, 2000, pp. 506 and 515
Janet Drucker and William Drucker, Georg Jensen 20th Century Design, Atglen, PA, 2002, pp. 265 and 281
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Scandinavian Design, Cologne, 2002, p. 365
Georg Jensen Sølv, Copenhagen, 1966, p. 60
Graham Hughes, Modern Silver, New York, 1967, p. 22
Anne Bony, Les Annees 50, Paris, 1982, p. 359
Martin Eidelberg, ed., Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was, Montreal, 1991, p. 161
Niels-Jorgen Kaiser, Henning Koppels Verden, 2000, p. 91
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 50s Decorative Arts, Cologne, 2000, pp. 506 and 515
Janet Drucker and William Drucker, Georg Jensen 20th Century Design, Atglen, PA, 2002, pp. 265 and 281
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Scandinavian Design, Cologne, 2002, p. 365
Condition
Overall very good original condition. With some light surface scratches to the handles from use as expected. A large service with a number of very rare serving pieces.
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.