Bekervaas van zilver met maanstenen

About this artwork

Schenking van de heer O.J.T.N. Domela Nieuwenhuis, Amsterdam

Art Historical Context

**Bekervaas van zilver maanstenen** Georg Jensen, c. 1910* *Silver with moonstones, h 20.2 cm × d 12.2 cm, 406 g* Crafted by the esteemed Danish silversmith Georg around 1910, this elegantbekervaas*—a beaker-shaped vase—exemplifies the early mastery of his eponymous firm, founded in 1904. Jensen, a pioneer in modern silver design, drew inspiration from nature's organic forms, blending Nouveau fluidity with innovative techniques like hand-hammering for a textured, luminous surface. The integration of moonstones adds a subtle, ethereal glow, their milky translucence evoking moonlight and enhancing the piece's poetic appeal. At just over 20 cm tall and weighing 406 grams, this silver vessel reflects the era's shift toward functional art objects for discerning collectors. Moonstones, prized for their adularescence, were a favored motif in Jensen's work, symbolizing elegance and subtlety amid the opulence of Edwardian tastes. Donated by Amsterdam collector O.J.T.N. Domela Nieuwenhuis, it bridges Scandinavian craftsmanship with Dutch patronage, highlighting silver's enduring cultural prestige as both utility and heirloom. This treasure invites visitors to appreciate how Jensen elevated everyday silver into sculptural poetry, a hallmark of 20th-century decorative arts.

About the Artist

Georg Jensen · 1866–1935

Danish silversmith.