Henning Koppel vintage silver jewelry
Abstract “splash” design sterling silver brooch. 1953. Henning Koppel vintage silver jewelry
Henning Koppel vintage silver jewelry (1945-1980)
Danish artist Henning Koppel (8 May 1918 – 27 June 1981) studied drawing and sculpture in the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’s in 1936–37. After graduation he moved to France, where he studied in the Académie Ranson in Paris. Koppel began his silversmithing career in Sweden (at Svenskt Tenn), where he lived during the German occupation of Denmark.
However, his life-term collaboration was with Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, for whom he began making jewelry in 1945.
Noteworthy, in addition to jewelry, he designed porcelain (Bing & Grøndahl, hollowware, glass (Holmegaard), lamps (Louis Poulsen & Co), and even wall clocks.
Many-awarded artist, sculptor and jeweler Henning Koppel was a permanent participant of most prestigious art exhibitions, where he took gold medals and first prizes. Today, his artworks fetch high prices at art auctions.
A distinctive feature of his jewelry designs – abstract sculptural “splash” shapes in minimalism style. Also marine theme designs with fish and fishers, dolphins, amoeba and sea plants and creatures.
Amoeba brooch. Sterling silver, enamel. 1947
Maker’s mark
Henning Koppel vintage silver jewelry
Black enamel sterling silver brooch
Brown enamel sterling silver brooch
Enameled silver brooch
Fish black enamel sterling silver brooch
Geometric design silver brooch
Geometric design silver necklace
Gold plated pendant
Green enamel sterling silver brooch
Marine theme sterling silver bracelet
Mermaid silver pendant
Modernist sterling silver ring
Purple enamel sterling silver brooch
Star sterling silver pendant
Vintage brown enamel sterling silver brooch
Vintage silver brooch of abstract design
Danish artist Henning Koppel (8 May 1918 – 27 June 1981)
