Lot Essay
cf. Anton Jaumann, "Kunst-Politik" in Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration (Vols. 15-16), October 1904-March 1905, p. 26 for an illustration of the model.
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JOSEF HOFFMANN, FOR THE WIENER WERKSTTTE, JOSEF HOSSFELD, SILVERSMITH, CIRCA 1904-1905
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'TAFELAUFSATZ', A SILVER AND MALACHITE CENTERPIECE
Josef Hoffmann, for the Wiener Werksttte, Josef Hossfeld, silversmith, circa 1904-1905
8in. (21.6cm.) high, 12in. (30.5cm.) wide
stamped with monograms for designer, silversmith and manufacturer, Rosenmark and Austrian silver standard mark on side of centerpiece tray, stamped with monogram for manufacturer and with Austrian silver standard mark on underside of tray and on removable base, stamped with silver standard mark on handle
Josef Hoffmann, for the Wiener Werksttte, Josef Hossfeld, silversmith, circa 1904-1905
8in. (21.6cm.) high, 12in. (30.5cm.) wide
stamped with monograms for designer, silversmith and manufacturer, Rosenmark and Austrian silver standard mark on side of centerpiece tray, stamped with monogram for manufacturer and with Austrian silver standard mark on underside of tray and on removable base, stamped with silver standard mark on handle
Provenance
Barry Friedman, New York