Lot Essay
These five-light candelabra were Jensen's last design before his death in 1935. Employing stylized berries and leaves, they reflect Jensen's enduring appreciation for naturalistic ornament.
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MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, 1935-1944
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A PAIR OF SILVER FIVE-LIGHT CANDELABRA DESIGNED BY GEORG JENSEN
MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, 1935-1944
Each on circular base, the graduated ball stem supporting four reeded and leaf and berry-clad branches, the five urn-form sockets with circular wax pans, no. 740, each marked under base
14 1/8 in. (36.2 cm.) high; 230 oz. 10 dwt. (7169 gr.) (2)
MARK OF GEORG JENSEN, COPENHAGEN, 1935-1944
Each on circular base, the graduated ball stem supporting four reeded and leaf and berry-clad branches, the five urn-form sockets with circular wax pans, no. 740, each marked under base
14 1/8 in. (36.2 cm.) high; 230 oz. 10 dwt. (7169 gr.) (2)