Terms and conditions of use
Teapot, model no. 1017
designed 1952; manufactured (c. 1980)
- Medium
- sterling silver, Guaiacum
- Measurements
- 10.3 × 22.4 × 11.7 cm
- Place/s of Execution
- Denmark
- Inscription
- punched in base c.: DESSIN/HK / DENMARK GEORG JENSEN STERLING / 1017A
- Accession Number
- 2012.86
- Department
- International Decorative Arts
- Credit Line
- National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Professor A. G. L. Shaw AO in memory of Peggy Shaw, 2012
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited - Gallery location
- Not on display
- About this work
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Henning Koppel trained as a sculptor and began designing for Georg Jensen in 1946. His designs of expansive and beautiful shapes broke new ground at the manufactory. They are composed of clean lines and exude a warmth and friendliness. Koppel’s designs are remarkable in the way they temper the strict rules of functionalism with organic, lifelike shapes. His aim was to make everyday objects beautiful as well as practical. His Teapot 1017 was awarded the Gold Medal at the 1954 Milan Triennale.
