- 872
Georg Jensen, active 1904-present
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Cactus Pattern Table Silver
- stamped with factory marks 1915-1930 and later
- silver
- weight: 1439gr., 46oz 4dwt.
- designed by Gundolph Albertus (1887-1934) in 1930
comprising: 6 table knives, 6 table forks, 6 table spoons, 6 dessert knives, 11 serving pieces
Condition
some serving pieces also with London import marks 1978-1988.
4 forks, 1915-1930 ; 1 fork and spoons, post 1945 , table knives, 1915-1930, dessert knives, post 1945, pair of salad spoon and fork, 1933-1944, the other serving pieces, post 1945
"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
Gundorph Albertus (1887-1954) joined the Georg Jensen workshop in 1911 as a chaser. He was trained as a sculptor at the Royal Academy of Arts and exhibited as Charlottenburg and at the salon d'Automne in Paris. He was awarded medals at Paris World Exhibitions in 1925 and 1937. From 1926 to 1954, he served as the Company's Assistant Director and designed the Cactus flatware pattern in 1930.