06-12-201206-12-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2601BBoston
June 12, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
96

Important Silver and Labradorite Master Brooch, Georg Jensen

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$20,145$17,000
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2601BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 12, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Important Silver and Labradorite Master Brooch, Georg Jensen, designed as elaborate foliate and bud motifs set with and suspending labradorite cabochons and drops, no. 96, 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in., signed GI 830S Denmark.

Note: Pictured in Georg Jensen: A Tradition of Splendid Silver, by Janet Drucker, p. 95. Drucker explains that Brooch no. 96 is "referred to as a 'master brooch' ...because it is larger than most other brooches and probably took more time to complete."
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Pin catch is replaced, labradorite with typical inclusions, minor overall wear, otherwise good.

Keywords

Georg Jensen, Denmark, Janet Drucker