Kayserzinn - after Hugo Leven - Candlestick (2) - Tin
A pair of large pewter candlesticks in Art Nouveau style designed by Hugo Leven from 1901/1902 for the Kayserzinn company. The model represents a plant stem with flower umbels. The candlesticks were made in 1988 (a so-called 'nachgus') by the firms VGS, St. Ingbert in Germany. This company owned the official rights to Kayserzinn at the time. The candlesticks are marked and numbered on the bottom. The addition 88 stands for 1988. These beautiful candlesticks are depicted in Kayserzinn's oeuvre book (see last two photos) . Dimensions: 41. 5 cm high. From a private collection. Condition: very good. No damage and/or bends. The relief of the decoration is slightly worn due to polishing, see detailed photos.
About Kayserzinn
In 1894, Engelbert Kayser, art dealer and entrepreneur, registered the Kayserzinn brand, which in later years would become a synonym for lead-free pewter Art Nouveau ware of exceptionally high quality. In the studio in Cologne (D.) he created successful collaborations with well-known artists such as Hugo Leven, Hermann Fauser and Karl Berhhof. Kayserzinn enjoyed unprecedented success at the world exhibitions in Paris in 1900, Turin in 1902 and St. Louis (USA) . Their glossy pewter products not only met the latest artistic standards, but also served as high-class interior and table pieces. The products were for sale at the time from Cologne to Berlin, France and Paris.
Hugo Leven (1874-1956) was a German sculptor who, after studying at the School of Applied Arts and the Art Academy in Düsseldorf, joined Engelbert Kayser. During his working life he maintained close contacts with French artists. In the period 1895-1904 Leven designed many models for Kayserzinn and thus had a lasting influence on the tin foundry. From 1909 to 1933 he became a teacher and later director of the Technical School for the Precious Metals Industry in Hanau. After the Second World War he led the reconstruction of the drawing academy, which was resumed in 1947. The Hugo Leven style is characterized by a combination of ornaments and naturalistically modeled plant and animal motifs.
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A pair of large pewter candlesticks in Art Nouveau style designed by Hugo Leven from 1901/1902 for the Kayserzinn company. The model represents a plant stem with flower umbels. The candlesticks were made in 1988 (a so-called 'nachgus') by the firms VGS, St. Ingbert in Germany. This company owned the official rights to Kayserzinn at the time. The candlesticks are marked and numbered on the bottom. The addition 88 stands for 1988. These beautiful candlesticks are depicted in Kayserzinn's oeuvre book (see last two photos) . Dimensions: 41. 5 cm high. From a private collection. Condition: very good. No damage and/or bends. The relief of the decoration is slightly worn due to polishing, see detailed photos.
About Kayserzinn
In 1894, Engelbert Kayser, art dealer and entrepreneur, registered the Kayserzinn brand, which in later years would become a synonym for lead-free pewter Art Nouveau ware of exceptionally high quality. In the studio in Cologne (D.) he created successful collaborations with well-known artists such as Hugo Leven, Hermann Fauser and Karl Berhhof. Kayserzinn enjoyed unprecedented success at the world exhibitions in Paris in 1900, Turin in 1902 and St. Louis (USA) . Their glossy pewter products not only met the latest artistic standards, but also served as high-class interior and table pieces. The products were for sale at the time from Cologne to Berlin, France and Paris.
Hugo Leven (1874-1956) was a German sculptor who, after studying at the School of Applied Arts and the Art Academy in Düsseldorf, joined Engelbert Kayser. During his working life he maintained close contacts with French artists. In the period 1895-1904 Leven designed many models for Kayserzinn and thus had a lasting influence on the tin foundry. From 1909 to 1933 he became a teacher and later director of the Technical School for the Precious Metals Industry in Hanau. After the Second World War he led the reconstruction of the drawing academy, which was resumed in 1947. The Hugo Leven style is characterized by a combination of ornaments and naturalistically modeled plant and animal motifs.
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