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Henning Koppel
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henning Koppel
- "Pregnant Duck" Pitcher, Model No. 992
- impressed with the firm's 1945-1977 mark and DESSIN/HK/STERLING/992
- silver
Provenance
Acquired directly from the producer, circa 1950s
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Esbjørn Hiort, Modern Danish Silver, New York, 1954, p. 97
Viggo Sten Moller, Henning Koppel, Copenhagen, 1965, p. 15
Georg Jensen Sølv, Copenhagen, 1966, p. 52
Graham Hughes, Modern Silver Throughout the World 1880-1967, New York, 1967, p. 19
Georg Jensen Silversmithy: 77 Artists, 77 Years, exh. cat., Renwick Gallery of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Washington, D.C., 1980, p. 88
Henning Koppel: A Commemorative Exhibition, exh. cat., Museum of Decorative Arts, Copenhagen, 1982, p. 8
Niels-Jorgen Kaiser, Henning Koppels Verden, Copenhagen, 2000, pp. 70-74
Janet Drucker and William Drucker, Georg Jensen 20th Century Design, Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 107
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Scandinavian Design, Cologne, 2002, p. 315
David A. Taylor and Jason W. Laskey, Georg Jensen Holloware: The Silver Fund Collection, New York, 2003, pp. 23, 298 and 321
Viggo Sten Moller, Henning Koppel, Copenhagen, 1965, p. 15
Georg Jensen Sølv, Copenhagen, 1966, p. 52
Graham Hughes, Modern Silver Throughout the World 1880-1967, New York, 1967, p. 19
Georg Jensen Silversmithy: 77 Artists, 77 Years, exh. cat., Renwick Gallery of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Washington, D.C., 1980, p. 88
Henning Koppel: A Commemorative Exhibition, exh. cat., Museum of Decorative Arts, Copenhagen, 1982, p. 8
Niels-Jorgen Kaiser, Henning Koppels Verden, Copenhagen, 2000, pp. 70-74
Janet Drucker and William Drucker, Georg Jensen 20th Century Design, Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 107
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Scandinavian Design, Cologne, 2002, p. 315
David A. Taylor and Jason W. Laskey, Georg Jensen Holloware: The Silver Fund Collection, New York, 2003, pp. 23, 298 and 321
Condition
Overall very good condition. The surface of the vase with a few small and light surface scratches concentrated to the outermost contours consistent with age and gentle use. An early example of the model published in the interior of the family of the present owner in the 1950s.
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.