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The Danish silversmiths at the firm of Georg Jensen have produced some of the most distinguished silver pieces of the 20th century, combining a conservative modern style with traditional techniques of crafts-manship. The bowl bears the following inscription: "Walter and Esther Doxsey, from the members of the American Steel Warehouse Association, with esteem and affection, May 24, 1955."
| Artist / Maker | Georg Jensen |
|---|---|
| Date | 1955 |
| Culture / Origin | Denmark |
| Medium | silver |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.); Overall: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Silver |
About the Artist
BiographyGeorg Jensen (1866–1935) — Danish silversmith (1866-1935).Georg Jensen worked as designer, silversmith, sculptor, jewelry designer and ceramicist and is associated with Kingdom of Denmark. Their documented life spans the years 1866 to 1935; born and died in Rådvad. Their work is linked to Art Nouveau.Disciplinesdesigner, silversmith, sculptor, jewelry designer, ceramicistBorn1866, RådvadDied1935, RådvadNationalityKingdom of DenmarkMovementArt NouveauSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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