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Jensens life and the company he founded are thoroughly researched and interpretation of the marks used on jensen silver is provided. Jun 23, 2017 a collection of georg jensen brooches and pins. An expansive study of the designs of danish silversmith georg jensen 18661935 and company, covering jewelry, hollowware, and flatware designed and produced from 1904 to the present. I too was disappointed to find out it was just a book about jensen pieces they have sold or are trying to sell. Interpretation of the marks used on jensen silver is provided. Georg jensen silver collector reference sterling flatware. Silversmith georg jensen poetically observed that silver has that. One of the most talented, original, and influential silversmiths of the.
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A tradition of splendid silver schiffer book for collectors by janet drucker and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Janet drucker is an internationally respected expert on jensen silver and a dealer in twentieth. The danish silversmith georg jensen 1866 1935 first established a worldwide reputation as a designer of flatware, hollowware, and jewellery 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. Jul 27, 2005 the danish silversmith georg jensen 1866 1935 first established a worldwide reputation as a designer of flatware, hollowware, and jewellery 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.
Jensen began his training in goldsmithing at the age of 14 in copenhagen. Aug 14, 2018 this volume joins other publications on jensen, including the renwick gallerys georg jensen silversmithy. Drucker antiques georg jensen silver louvre bowl no. A tradition of splendid silver schiffer book for collectors by drucker, janet and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is an invaluable reference work for owners of jensen silver, artists, silversmiths, designers, curators, and art dealers. Various reference books on scandinavian and 20th century design. November 4, 2011 janet drucker of drucker antiques and author of the definitive book on jensen, georg jensen. Antique jewelry by andrea fatell online catalog estate. A tradition of splendid silver schiffer book for collectors 2rev ed by janet drucker isbn. Georg jensen hardcover may 3 2001 by janet drucker author 4.
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