‘Continuity’ Brooch by Georg Jensen, Denmark
‘Continuity’ brooch with original box by Georg Jensen, Denmark, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
‘Continuity’ brooch with original box by Georg Jensen, Denmark, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
‘Continuity’ brooch with original box by Georg Jensen, Denmark, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
This modernist brooch is formed of an abstract twisted swirl. The reverse is marked ‘GEORG JENSEN’, ‘DENMARK’, ‘925 S’ for sterling silver, ‘443’ and ‘TORUN’ for Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, together with a hinged pin and C-scroll safety clasp.
The cardboard box is a pale creamy-brown colour with a lift-off lid that is foil stamped in silver with ‘GEORG JENSEN’. Due to its age it shows some light marks and wear.
Georg Jensen (1866-1935) trained as a goldsmith and sculptor before establishing his own workshop in Copenhagen in 1904. He was influenced by nature and form, and his business (named after him) created highly original jewellery and silverware, which in turn pioneered 20th century Scandinavian design. The company continues to exist and is still internationally recognised today.
Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe (1927-2004) was an acclaimed Swedish jeweller and silversmith who is considered a trailblazer in modern jewellery design. She began collaborating with Georg Jensen in 1967.
Condition:
The box show signs of wear.
Dimensions:
Brooch
Length 4.2cm
Width 3.5cm
Weight 9.1g
Box
Length 7.3cm
Width 7.3cm
Height 2.3cm