Important 20th Century Design 
3 December 2006
Important 20th Century Design 
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Georg Jensen

Cactus silverware

Denmark, c. 1940
sterling silver, stainless steel
estimate: $15,000–20,000
result: $36,000
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The Cactus pattern was designed by sculptor Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen in 1930. This form exemplifies the precision and craftsmanship of Danish silver in the first half of the twentieth century. Fourteen-piece service for twelve plus individual pieces and serving utensils, 185 pieces total. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to each element: [Georg Jensen Wendel A/S].

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