Pair of Bowls, Model No. 197A, Georg Jensen
Georg Jensen
Pair of Bowls, Model No. 197A
designed 1916, executed 1923
sterling silver
each impressed with the artist's and silver hallmarks and numbered 197A
6 in. (15.2 cm) high each
7 ¾ in. (19.7 cm) diameter each
Condition Report:
Overall in excellent condition. The silver presents with faint surface scratches and light scuffing consistent with age and gentle use. The grape bunches on the decorative neck of each bowl present with a few surface irregularities inherent to production and not visually distracting. The recessed areas of the design present with light surface soiling and minimal tarnish which may be carefully polished at the buyer’s discretion.
Provenance:
Christie's Geneva, November 10, 1985, lot 185
Collection of William McCarty Cooper, Los Angeles
Christie’s New York, Important Furniture, Silver, Books and Decorative Arts from the Collection of William A. McCarty-Cooper, January 25, 1992, lot 125
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Georg Jensen
Pair of Bowls, Model No. 197A
designed 1916, executed 1923
sterling silver
each impressed with the artist's and silver hallmarks and numbered 197A
6 in. (15.2 cm) high each
7 ¾ in. (19.7 cm) diameter each
Condition Report:
Overall in excellent condition. The silver presents with faint surface scratches and light scuffing consistent with age and gentle use. The grape bunches on the decorative neck of each bowl present with a few surface irregularities inherent to production and not visually distracting. The recessed areas of the design present with light surface soiling and minimal tarnish which may be carefully polished at the buyer’s discretion.
Provenance:
Christie's Geneva, November 10, 1985, lot 185
Collection of William McCarty Cooper, Los Angeles
Christie’s New York, Important Furniture, Silver, Books and Decorative Arts from the Collection of William A. McCarty-Cooper, January 25, 1992, lot 125