BK-1983-37

About this artwork

Ronde beker van zilver, met deksel met amethisten. De geribde omgekeerd peervormige beker rust op een lage gewelfde voet. Het deksel wordt bekroond door een knop, opgebouwd uit vier omgebogen bloemkelken met amethisten rond een motief van meeldraden.

Art Historical Context

Behold the elegant "BK-1983-37," a silver beaker crafted by renowned Danish silversmith Georg Jensen in 1910. Standing at 20. cm tall with a diameter of 114 cm and weighing a substantial 513 grams, this round, ribbed vessel adopts an inverted pear shape, gracefully resting on a low, foot. Its fitted lid is crowned by a delicate finial of four bent-back flower calces encircling amethysts a central stamen motif, evoking the organic flourish of nature. Georg Jensen, founder of his eponymous firm in 1904, pioneered a distinctive style blending Art Nouveau's sinuous forms with robust silversmithing techniques. This piece exemplifies his mastery of hammered silver, where ribbing adds texture and light play, while the amethysts introduce subtle color and luxury. Such beakers were prized as functional art—ideal for wine or liqueurs in affluent early 20th-century homes—merging Scandinavian craftsmanship with international Jugendstil elegance. Jensen's innovative use of semi-precious stones elevated everyday silverware into sculptural jewels, influencing modern design. Acquired by a museum in 1983, this beaker whispers of Denmark's golden age of silver, inviting visitors to appreciate its timeless poise and floral poetry.

About the Artist

Georg Jensen · 1866–1935

Danish silversmith.