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Henning Koppel
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Henning Koppel
- Centerpiece Bowl, Model No. 980A
- impressed with artist's monogram, firm's 1945-1977 mark and DENMARK/STERLING/925.S/980A
- sterling silver
Provenance
The Silver Fund
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2000
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2000
Literature
Esbjørn Hiort, Modern Danish Silver, New York, 1954, p. 96
Fifty Years of Danish Silver in the Georg Jensen Tradition, 1955, p. 50
Viggo Sten Moller, Henning Koppel, Copenhagen, 1965, p. 11
Graham Hughes, Modern Silver Throughout the World 1880-1967, New York, 1967, p. 21
Georg Jensen Silversmithy: 77 Artists, 77 Years, exh. cat., Renwick Gallery of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Washington, DC, 1980, p. 19
Janet Drucker and William Drucker, Georg Jensen 20th Century Design, Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 104
David A. Taylor and Jason W. Laskey, Georg Jensen Holloware: The Silver Fund Collection, New York, 2003, p. 295
Fifty Years of Danish Silver in the Georg Jensen Tradition, 1955, p. 50
Viggo Sten Moller, Henning Koppel, Copenhagen, 1965, p. 11
Graham Hughes, Modern Silver Throughout the World 1880-1967, New York, 1967, p. 21
Georg Jensen Silversmithy: 77 Artists, 77 Years, exh. cat., Renwick Gallery of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Washington, DC, 1980, p. 19
Janet Drucker and William Drucker, Georg Jensen 20th Century Design, Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 104
David A. Taylor and Jason W. Laskey, Georg Jensen Holloware: The Silver Fund Collection, New York, 2003, p. 295
Condition
Overall excellent original condition. The silver presents with a few minor surface scratches consistent with age and gentle use. The present lot is a great example of a sculptural design by Henning Koppel. -----
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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.