Georg jensen solves a design mystery more than a half a century. Jensen studied sculpture at the royal academy of fine arts and worked modeling pieces for a pottery firm. It consists of more than seventeen thousand islands, including sumatra, java, sulawesi, and parts of borneo and new guinea. From your kitchen to your table to your lounge room, every room of your home will benefit from a touch of georg jensen s distinctive elegance. Georg jensen antique us sterling silver serving forks for. A tradition of splendid silver schiffer book for collectors drucker, janet on. This is a major revision of a very important book, with over 200 new photos and new information. Cactus by georg jensen sterling silver meat fork 2tine 7 78 serving vintage. Discreet brand signatures nod subtly to philips and georg jensen.
Smithsonian libraries and archives, natural history building, 10 th st. A very handsomely produced coffeetable book about the mastery of the georg jensen silversmithy. Georg jensen unearths a lost work by danish designer henning koppel. Georg jensen is a sumptuous visual celebration of danish design, and the book. Inspired by organic forms, this collection explores the curves of georg jensens strong design heritage with the natural curves of nature from the ripples of lakes, to the sun dappled landscape, to cropped views of the jewellery and body. Back to the founding of the company in 1756 and even further, to the 16th century, when weavers in the family behind georg jensen damask exercised their skill at the loom. After the apprenticeship, jensen continued his studies at art school. Below the gallery you will find a brief writeup on the history of georg jensen. It is though basically a visual celebration and not a history in words. By ib georg jensen, georg jensens youngst son and published in danish by publishing house aschehoug, denmark, in 1999 1st edition isbn 9788755334410, 227 pages. Sculptor, painter, architect charles sala, michelangelo. Get the best deals on georg jensen when you shop the largest online selection at. Georg jensen texas bookman wholesale remainder books.
A dazzling trove of 250 photos in a new rizzoli book, georg jensen. Georg jensen lp usa sterling silver 925 art nouveau flower pin. The flatware patterns of georg jensen 1906 1916 1916 1920 1920 1927 1930 1953 1957 1966 fuschia pattern aka klokke 1906 designed by georg jensen. Learn about the history of design and fashion in the united states and europe from the. Georg arthur jensen was a danish silversmith and founder of georg jensen as contents. The philosophy of georg jensen himself was to create democratic designs possessing both functionality and beauty. Georg jensen usa had started to sell these during world war ii.
But it is his love for artistic invention, innovation and collaboration which have kept the georg jensen brand at the forefront of every 20th century design movement. Georg arthur jensen danish, 18661935 was a silversmith and goldsmith who learned his craft as an apprentice at the age of 14. Georg jensen jewelry published in association with the bard. Georg jensen was a master craftsman and a true pioneer in the world of sterling silver the iconic work of the master himself, stands as testiment to his skill and vision.
Post 1920s was influenced greatly by harald nielsen who heralded a new styalised style, rather than naturalistic. Simply contact us via email or telephone to book your preferred choice of appointment. An 18k gold linked collier of stylised gingko leaf design. Ib georg jensen born august 5, 1927, hellerup, denmark, is a danish ceramist, designer and author by the alias muk he is the son of danish silversmith and designer georg arthur jensen 18661935 and his wife magdalene hanna agnes christiansen 18881966. Georg jensen has represented quality, craftmanship and timeless aesthetic design for over 100 years. Robb report the handsome clothbound tome contains newly commissioned photographs, archival images and essays by murray moss and designer marc newsom. Explore all products, collections and offers at the official georg jensen online shop. To help make shopping with us safe, seamless and inspiring, you can now book either an instore appointment or a virtual appointment with our store colleagues via a video call. Georg jensen s history spans more than one hundred years, when danish silversmith, georg jensen, established a studio in copenhagen in 1904, and began crafting beautiful art nouveau pieces, designed. Selected as a choice outstanding academic title for 2007. Michelangelo, gaudi, georg jensen, louis c tiffany, and other. Make offer georg jensen sterling silver acorn fruit childs knives knife set lot 11 no mono vintage georg jensen sterling silver. Georg jensen official online shop free gift wrapping. Georg jensen jewelry published in association with the bard graduate centre for studies in the decorativ e arts, design and culture hardcover september 10, 2005 by david a.
This book from 1988 is out of print and difficult to find. For all silver dealers, collectors and appraisers, this book should be the reference book on george jensen. This mark was also used on some of the smaller pieces in later years and bears a striking resemblance to the more current hallmarks used. We have detected that you are trying to reach our eu site, but you appear to be located in united states of america. Sep 16, 2018 ida tells us thats quite rare, and it points to how important this archive is in understanding the history of danish design. A dazzling trove of 250 photos in a new rizzoli book, georg jensen, is a testament to why, as author murray moss writes, one falls in love with georg jensen silver at first sight. Sterling silver jewelry and tableware that was sold at the jensen store in new. Since 1904 georg jensen has created timeless scandinavian design experiences within jewellery, home decor, silver and accessories. By ib georg jensen, georg jensen s youngst son and published in danish by publishing house aschehoug, denmark, in 1999 1st edition isbn 9788755334410, 227 pages. You can clearly see the georg jensen hallmark with the crown which was used between 1925 and 1932. Book a store appointment bringing the world of georg jensen to you.
Georg jensen antique us sterling silver bowls for sale ebay. Bard graduate center publishes awardwinning exhibition catalogues, books, and journals focusing on. The large size allows selected works from seven designers to be shown with huge enlargements. Georg jensen is a danish design house renowned for artistic boldness, superior craftsmanship, and creative collaborations. Georg jensen and the silversmiths sometimes referred to as the georg jensen japanese book. Georg jensen jewelry published in association with the. The son of a blacksmith and born in 1866, georg jensen grew up in a poor family in the little industrial town of raavad north of copenhagen. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Designed together with georg jensen, this small, curved bluetooth speaker is simple yet striking.
In addition to fine jewelry and table service, we offer a variety of other collectible georg jensen items, including bookmarks, letteropeners, and wine and spirit accessories. Georg jensen designer terracotta garden pot and saucer, herb, set of 3. Georg jensen s powerful combination of skill, artistic sensibility and innovative spirit made him one of the iconic designers of the 20th century. Get the best deals on georg jensen antique us sterling silver bowls when you shop the largest online selection at. Tracing the evolution of georg jensen silver from its place in the companys initial emergence through its continuing role as a touchstone for the global identity of danish design, this book examines the creative processes and business practices behind jensens stunning bowls, pitchers, coffee services, and other domestic objects.
The danish silversmith georg jensen 18661935 first established a worldwide reputation as a designer of flatware, hollowware, and jewelry in the arts and crafts idiom of the early twentieth century, then went on to become a foremost international designer of elegant. Seeing and touching these pieces set in the context of their design history was a joy and a gift. A tradition of splendid silver janet drucker, gaudi. Available by appointment and select antique shows telephone. Feb 28, 2002 for all silver dealers, collectors and appraisers, this book should be the reference book on george jensen.
Join us for a tour of classic danish design brand georg jensen s archive, including their silver, jewellery, and more. Every design from georg jensen damask carries a story. Georg jensen history the danish silver company georg jensen was founded in 1904 and by the 1920s it had shops all over the world. It is an invaluable reference work for owners of jensen silver, artists, silversmiths, designers, curators, and art dealers. The danish silversmith georg jensen 18661935 first established a worldwide reputation as a designer of flatware, hollowware, and jewelry in the arts and crafts idiom of the early twentieth century, then went on to become a foremost international designer of elegant and refined silver creations in the modernist style. The early books about jensen are in danish,for example georg jensen. His artisanal skill and artistic talent combined with his continuous ability to identify and support design talent was the foundation on which he built georg jensen in copenhagen in 1904. Information on danish silversmith georg jensen by linton antique society, wetherby.
Drucker antiques georg jensen and the silversmiths. The pictorials from a jensen catalogue are indespensible for identying jenson pieces, and the numbering scheme is detailed with the photographs, making the book easy to use and most informative. Society georg jensen background information on the history and design drafts at the design agency tagwerc in german. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. This work includes history of the goerg jensen company. The mystery designers for georg jensen usa june 1, 1996 by ginger moro ginger moro is an author, lecturer and dealer in antiques and vintage jewelry and early 20th century works on paper. The jewelry and enamels of louis comfort tiffany janet zapata, georg jensen. Interpretation of the marks used on jensen silver is provided. Oct 21, 2014 a very handsomely produced coffeetable book about the mastery of the georg jensen silversmithy. Offering a lavish and indepth look at some of the most stunning silver creations in history, this. Georg jensen and the silversmiths published by royal copenhagen japan, limited illustrates jewelry, hollowware, flatware and decorative items. Pdf communication perspectives on a luxury brand organization.
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