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From the Dust Jacket:
Danish silversmith Georg Jensen (1866-1935) was one of the most talented, original and
influential silversmiths of the twentieth century. Here, well researched text presents the story of Jensen's life and the company he founded in rich detail, and 737 color and black and white photographs illustrate
scores of the stunning jewelry, hollowware and flatware that he and his company designed and produced up to the present.The chapters explain Georg Jensen's place within the late nineteenth century arts
scene, his training as a sculptor and silversmith, the establishment of his own workshop in 1904, and its expansion into an international company. The contributions of many gifted designers who worked with the company
are discussed, including Johan Rohde, Harald Nielsen, and Gundorph Albertus from the early years; Sigvard Bernadotte, Ama Malinowski, and Henning Koppel from the middle time; Torun Bulow-Hube, Nanna Ditzel, and others
from the recent past. Interpretation of the marks used on Georg Jensen silver is also provided. Georg Jensen: A Tradition of Splendid Silver is both a detailed analysis and a fitting celebration of Georg Jensen's artistic genius, his remarkable contributions to twentieth-century decorative arts, and his steadfast adherence to
the highest standards of design and craftsmanship. The book will be of particular interest to owners of Georg Jensen silver, artists, silversmiths, designers, curators, and art dealers.Janet Drucker has
been an antique dealer for over twenty years, in business with her husband, Byrd, and her son, William, specializing in Georg Jensen silver and English, American and European twentieth century jewelry and accessories.
While she raised her three children, Carol, William, and Abby, she pursued her college education at Brooklyn College and, after 13 years of part-time study, earned a BA and an MA in art education. Her
studies with Ad Reinhardt remain influential. She was an art teacher for 15 years in the New York City school system. While she dreams of returning to painting some day, Janet conducts her business, appraises and
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