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A Johan Rohde Designed Georg Jensen Silver Covered Pitcher
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Passed
Live Auction
Design for Living: A Private Collection of Georg Jensen Silver
Location
Philadelphia
Description
A Johan Rohde Designed Georg Jensen Silver Covered Pitcher
Copenhagen, Circa 1925-32
pattern 43C.
marked 'Sterling' and '925' on underside
22 ozt 9 dwt gross
Height 8 inches.
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
The handle is ivory. Please consult local and international import/export laws regarding sale of potentially protected material. In overall good, stable condition. Light to moderate surface scratching throughout consistent with age and use. The original "hammered" surface is work but still visible especially in areas that would experience less handling. Additional images available upon request.
Provenance
Provenance:Sotheby's (adhesive label attached to string-tag)Note:This example is one of the earliest designs that Johan Rohde brought to the Jensen firm. Originally trained as a painter and nearly 10-years older than Jensen, Rohde's involvement with Georg Jensen began in 1906 when Rohde hired Georg Jensen to craft a coffee pot, sugar and creamer which he designed [1]. The base of the piece is decorated with sinuous lines accented with silver spheres, a motif that Rohde would also use on other items like a covered jar. The marks on the underside of this pitcher indicate that it was made during the Rohde's employment with the firm. Thulstrup, Thomas C., Georg Jensen: Silver and Design. Gads Forlag. Copenhagen. 2004. pp. 41-42