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Dutch jeweler Georg Arthur Jensen 1866-1935

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Dutch jeweler Georg Arthur Jensen 1866-1935

Modernist style moth and flowers round brooch pendant. Sterling silver. Work by Dutch jeweler Georg Arthur Jensen (1866-1935)

Dutch jeweler Georg Arthur Jensen
Born in the city of Raadwad, north of Copenhagen, Georg Arthur Jensen (1866-1935) was a famous Danish jeweler, silversmith, and founder of the eponymous company. Aged fourteen, Georg began to study sculpture. Next, he graduated from the Danish Academy of Fine Arts where he studied jewelry design. After finishing his studies in 1884, young Jensen got the opportunity to pursue his own artistic interests. So, he traveled the world, honing his skills.
Jensen worked with ceramics, silver, and in 1904 opened his workshop in the center of Copenhagen. Here he became widely recognized for the elaborate jewelry in the art-deco style.
Although Jensen himself was an adherent of the modernist style, he had the wisdom and foresight to give the designer freedom of expression. Accordingly, this expanded his stylistic framework as a manufacturer and allowed him to keep up with the times.

Dutch jeweler Georg Arthur Jensen 1866-1935

Antique Sterling Silver Dove Bird Pin

He opened stores in Berlin, Stockholm, Paris, London, and in 1924 – in New York. Jensen died in 1935 at the age of 69. He was ahead of his time, both as a silversmith and a jeweler, and in the field of trade. Noteworthy, the brand created by him exists to this day, with stores located all over the world. Noteworthy, the crown in the logo underlines its age, tradition and quality. Besides, in Danish brands, the crown indicates that the brand is a supplier of the royal court.

Dutch jeweler Georg Arthur Jensen 1866-1935

Turquoise cabochons ornamental sterling silver brooch

Turquoise cabochons ornamental sterling silver brooch

The grape motif is one of the symbols of the heritage of Georg Jensen, who expanded the boundaries of silver design. The idea of ​​grapes appeared in the early 1900s, during his trip to Italy. While working, he carefully studied the paintings of famous Italian artists, who depicted grapes. Among them, in particular, Caravaggio. In the 1920s, Jensen arranged works with grapes in the central place of his personal exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Copenhagen. These works attracted a lot of attention. After 3 years of work, Jensen decorated the most important event of that period – the silver anniversary of the wedding of King Christian X and Queen Alexandra.

Marked Georg Jensen

Maker’s mark

Initially, Jensen produced silverware, which was very popular in the XIX century and remains one of the best in the world.

Signed Georg Jensen. Sterling. Denmark 320

Maker’s mark

1946 jewelry ad

1946 jewelry ad

Pansy flower brooch. Sterling silver, moonstone

Pansy flower brooch. Sterling silver, moonstone

Red cabochon sterling silver oval brooch

Red cabochon sterling silver oval brooch

Pegasus brooch

Pegasus brooch

Dove round brooch

Dove round brooch

Bird theme clips

Bird theme clips

1991 Silverball pendant

1991 Silverball pendant

2002 Denmark flower pendant of sterling silver

2002 Denmark flower pendant of sterling silver

Abstract design round silver brooch

Abstract design round silver brooch

Acorn pendant of the Year 1988

Acorn pendant of the Year 1988

Authentic 925 sterling silver oval brooch

Authentic 925 sterling silver oval brooch

Beautiful sterling silver amber inserts brooch

Beautiful sterling silver amber inserts brooch

Black enamel daisy bracelet

Black enamel daisy bracelet

Circa mid-20th century, Denmark sterling silver bracelet with charms

Circa mid-20th century, Denmark sterling silver bracelet with charms

Coral and agate inserts silver pendant

Coral and agate inserts silver pendant

Daisy brooch. 925 silver, black enamel. Denmark

Daisy brooch. 925 silver, black enamel

Dove brooch, copied from Georg Jensen design by Coro in 1940

Dove brooch, copied by Coro in 1940

Dove silver brooch

Dove silver brooch

Eagle brooch, copied from Georg Jensen design by Coro in 1940

Eagle brooch, copied by Coro in 1940

Early 1915-1920 Georg Jensen oval cabochon labradorite silver necklace

Early 1915-1920 oval cabochon labradorite silver necklace

Floral design silver necklace

Floral design silver necklace

Flying goose brooch, copied from Georg Jensen design by Coro in 1940

Flying goose brooch, copied by Coro in 1940

Gilded silver three daisy pendant. Silver, white enamel

Gilded silver three daisy pendant. Silver, white enamel

Leaf and fruit oval sterling silver brooch

Leaf and fruit oval sterling silver brooch

Moonstone sterling silver pendant

Moonstone sterling silver pendant

Silver pendant

Heraldic Silver pendant

Vintage sterling silver pendant. 2000

Vintage sterling silver pendant. 2000

Traditional Scandinavian style Georg Jensen brooch

Traditional Scandinavian style brooch

Three leaf sterling silver brooch pin

Three leaf sterling silver brooch pin

Sterling silver brooch pin

Sterling silver brooch pin

1950 jewelry catalog cover

1950 jewelry catalog cover

Page from October 1950 catalog

Page from October 1950 catalog

Precious jewelry, 1950s catalog

Precious jewelry, 1950s catalog

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