Jewellery by Design: The Collection of Dr Anne Shannon, An Academic Eye - 31st October 2018
Lot 51
A silver necklace and bracelet set by Georg Jensen
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £950
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Description
A silver necklace and bracelet set by Georg Jensen, design no. 101 & 102 by Jørgen Jensen, post-1945, each formed with fluted open-centred circular links, alternately-set between domed boss connections, the bracelet and necklace connect to form a longer necklace, the necklace stamped Sterling Denmark, 37.5cm long, the bracelet stamped Sterling Denmark, 18.5cm long, both with maker's mark
Jørgen Jensen (1895 - 1960) was Georg Jensen's second son, who followed his father by becoming a metalsmith. He worked as a member of the Georg Jensen firm from 1917 to 1923. From 1923 - 1936 he operated his own workshop in Stockholm. He rejoined the Jensen firm in 1936 and worked as a designer there until 1962.