GEORG JENSEN 1905 Rare Art Nouveau Leaves Necklace In .830 Sterling With Lapis
An art-nouveau necklace designed by Georg Jensen (1866-1935).
This is a rare antique necklace originally designed by Georg Jensen, back in the 1905. This necklace is the first edition created in the art nouveau style with several stylized leaves and organic elements made-up in high relief of .830/.999 sterling silver with polished finish. The necklace is embellished with eleven cabochons carved from natural lapis lazuli and is fitted with a safety chained toggle lock. Completely in original perfect condition and a great collectors item.
Designer: Georg Jensen, 1905-1933, first period.
Model: GJ Number-1
Country: Copenhagen, Denmark.
Period: Art-nouveau, 1905-1933.
Lapis lazuli: Mount in bezel settings, with 11 rounds and ovals cabochon cut carved from natural blue lapis lazuli, with a combined total weight of about 6.75 carats.
Birthstone: Lapis lazuli for the month of September.
Weight: 41.75 Grams, (26.80 Dwt).
Size: 17 Inches (43.18 Cm).
Measurements: The width is 16.2 mm (0.63 Inch).
Hallmarks Stamped with the early pre-1945 maker's mark monogram GJ, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .830/.999 silver, the model number and signed as follows, "GJ GEORG JENSEN 830 S DENMARK 1".
Georg Jensen
Georg Jensen is the most famous Danish silversmith and jewelry designer that ever lived. He is world-renowned for his refined and intricate mastery. The simple elegance of his works and the emphasis on fine craftsmanship, the hallmarks of Georg Jensen products, are recognized around the world. Many of Georg Jensen's jewelry pieces are true works of art, honored to this day. He was one of the greatest representatives of the artistic movement known as "Art Nouveau". Jensen made his first piece of jewelry in 1899, a silver and silver and gilt "Adam and Eve" belt buckle. In 1901, Jensen abandoned ceramics and began again as a silversmith and designer with the master, Mogens Ballin. This led Jensen to make a landmark decision, when in 1904, he risked what small capital he had and opened his own little silversmith at 36 Bredgade in Copenhagen. Jensen's training in metalsmithing along with his education in the fine arts allowed him to combine the two disciplines and revive the tradition of the artist craftsman. Soon, the beauty and quality of his Art Nouveau creations caught the eye of the public and his success was assured. The Copenhagen quarters were greatly expanded and before the end of the 1920s, Jensen had opened retail in Berlin (1909), London (1921), and New York City (1924). The New York retail store, Georg Jensen Inc. (New York, NY), was founded and operated independently as a family business by Frederik Lunning, a successful salesman of Georg Jensen products first in Odense, then in Copenhagen. The first store, 1924-1935, was incorporated as Georg Jensen Handmade Silver, followed in 1935-1978 by the large Fifth Avenue department store selling many goods aside from Jensen silver, incorporated as Georg Jensen Inc.
Literature: Georg Jensen Silversmithy-77 Artists, 75 Years. Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, 1979.
Collateral: This Georg Jensen antique necklace is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Georg Jensen necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the silver. The 11 lapis lazuli stones are secured in the settings. This necklace was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N110925MCNN/1.237
