Among the firm's most popular hollow ware designs, this fruit bowl with grape ornamentation was designed by Georg Jensen in 1918 and remained in production throughout the 20th century. The form was created in three sizes, two of which are represented in this auction across a total of four lots.

The pieces being offered here are fine examples that display handsome peening not only on the flat surfaces, but also the smaller ball-shape ornaments, twist of the stem and elsewhere. Of this craftsmanship the French art critic Pierre Lahalle wrote, 'It is by means of a discrete hammering of the smooth surfaces that George Jensen's work achieves its incomparable beauty; this bright vibration in the silver subdues it's excessive gloss, removes every thought of mechanical labor, reveals the hand of the worker…'

Measures 5 x 5 inches, weighs 7.90 ozt.

Provenance: The collection of Josephine Bird Hall (1888 - 1948) by descent to her son, the present owner. Josephine's father was a founder of Kansas City's Emery, Bird, Thayer Department Store.

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Very good condition, free from damage, repair, wear, dents, scratches or visible monograms. The There is an engraved inscription on the underside of the foot not visible when standing.