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A Danish silver "Pregnant Duck" ewer and basin, Henning Koppel, for Georg Jensen, Copenhagen, 1952-77
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- ewer 29.2cm., 11 1/2 in. high, 28cm., basin 11 in. diameter
the ewer, pattern no. 992, the basin, pattern no. 1132 A
Condition
Very light surface scratching, overall good condition.
"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
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, DC, 1980, p. 88
Henning Koppel: A Commemorative Exhibition, exhibition catalogue, 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, DC, 1980, p. 88
Henning Koppel: A Commemorative Exhibition, exhibition catalogue, 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