Lot: 005
Henry van de Velde
Teapot, creamer and tray from the 'Service III', 1904
Teapot: H. 13 cm; Creamer: H. 6.5 cm; Tray: 49.5 x 33 cm. Made by Theodor Müller, Weimar. Silver, carved ivory. Marked: Artist's signet, TH. MÜLLER DEPOSE, German hallmarks, 800, model nos. (embossed).
Handle of the teapot broken, nailed, fragile; tray with superficial wear and tear.
Hammer Price: 58,000 €
142A - Schools of Design
11. December 2018 at 5:00 PM CET
11. December 2018 at 5:00 PM CET
Literature:
Föhl/Neumann, Henry van de Velde, vol. I, Metallkunst, Leipzig 2009, p. 168 (tray), p. 182, p. 186.
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