Scandinavian Modern Kay Fisker Sterling Silver Pitcher Handmade Anton Michelsen

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Scandinavian Modern Kay Fisker Sterling Silver Pitcher Handmade Anton Michelsen

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Kay Fisker, sterling silver pitcher "Vinkande" 1 liter, Anton Michelsen, circa 1950 Artist Kay Fisker (1893 Frederiksburg, Denmark-1965 Copenhagen, Denmark) was a well know Danish architect, designer and educator. Between 1925 and 1928 Fisker was responsible for the design of several silver objects for Michelsen. The designs had considerable influence on later silverwork in Denmark. Over the next decades Michelsen continued to employ noted architects (including Denmark's most famous, Arne Jacobsen) as designers of silver tablewares, and following Fisker's lead, they were responsible for introducing innovative forms into the company's products. It was not until after 1930 that the better-known Danish firm Georg Jensen took the modern approach that Fisker and Michelsen had pioneered. Description Sterling silver Pitcher (Vinkande), made by Anton Michelsen, Copenhagen 1 liter. Marked: Sterling (Silver 925/1000) Denmark, A. Michelsen Copenhagen, Designer stamp: Kay Fisker. And “K”. The pitcher was designed in 1927 by Kay Fisker and is his best known silver design among many others. This iconic "Vinkande" pitcher was one of the earliest pieces of Danish silver to respond to the concept of functionalism as practiced at the German Bauhaus, and it was through such work, that the modernist International style was most strongly realized in Denmark in the 1920s. With its simple outline and shiny surface from which all signs of handwork and decorative detail have been eliminated, the pitcher appears as if manufactured by machine although it was crafted by hand using standard techniques. The liveliness of its sophisticated profile, which was fully worked out on paper by the architect and then translated into metal by the silversmith, depends on the fluid line that unites the rounded body, flat handle, and exaggerated lip into one plastic form. Although the piece bears no mark for production year, which is very common for Danish silver, the letter fond suggests it was made in the 1950's (the pitcher in the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art - made in 1957 - has identical marks and letter fond). These pitchers were made in two sizes: 1,0 liter and 1,5 liter. The smaller size pitchers are the more desirable model as it is the original design, the larger size was later added by A. Michelsen. Execution Anton Michelsen Silversmith Ltd, Copenhagen, 1950's. Condition Pitcher is in good condition, some very minor scratches and marks consistent with age and use. Marked Sterling (Silver 925/1000) Denmark, A. Michelsen Copenhagen, Designer stamp: Kay Fisker. And “K” (most likely a silversmith mark). Literature Kathryn B. Hiesinger and George H. Marcus, from Guides to European Decorative Arts: Design, 1900-1940 (1987), p. 34. Dimensions: Height 25 cm x diameter 12 cm Weight ca 634 grams. Shipping Complimentary World Wide Shipping.

Creator:
Kay Fisker (Designer),Anton Michelsen (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Diameter: 4.73 in (12 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Repaired: Two small dents were professionally removed by one of the leading silver restorers of The Netherlands. This was done the same way as this item was made: by hand using purpose made tools. For more information please feel free to contact us. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
EL Waalre, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5141227417582