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GEORG JENSEN 1945 La Paglia Rare Art Deco Bracelet In .925 Sterling Silver

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Art deco bracelet designed by Georg Jensen. This is a beautiful vintage bracelet created by the silversmith and designer Alphonse La Paglia for the Georg Jensen company, back in the 1945. This bracelet has been Hand wrought crafted in the art deco style with several stylized flowers in high relief and repousse in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with polished finish and fitted with a safety folded hook. Weight: 31.20 Grams, (20 Dwt). Length: 7 Inches (17.78 Cm) Measurements: The width is 31 mm (1.24 Inch). Hallmarks Stamped with the post 1945 maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "GEORG JENSEN USA HAND WROUGHT STERLING". Alphonse La Paglia Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953) was born in Sicily, according to "Silver in American Life" (Yale University, 1979) he studied silversmithing with Georg Jensen in Denmark. LaPaglia emerged in the U.S. in the early 1940's, designing and creating jewelry for the firm of Frederick Lunning (Georg Jensen USA Inc.), he also worked independently crafting jewelry and holloware in his Summit, New Jersey workshop. In 1952, La Paglia established a working relationship with the International Silver Company. Under their auspices, he moved his workshop to Meriden, Connecticut and formed the International Sterling Craft Associates. There, with just a handful of assistants, he created modernist Danish inspired holloware and jewelry that was retailed by International. Alphonse La Paglia died of a heart attack at the age of 46 in 1953. The rights to his designs became the property of International and were continued in production. The International Sterling Craft Associates continued on under the directorship of Kurt Eric Christoffersen until c.1957. La Paglia in New York Georg Jensen USA of 5th Avenue in NYC sold decorative items including jewelry, after sole agency rights were granted for 100 years in America from Royal Copenhagen (the parent company of Georg Jensen Denmark). LaPaglia designed significant pieces for Georg Jensen USA until 1948. This highly collectible and rare piece is thematically consistent with Georg Jensen pieces that draw inspiration from nature. Georg Jensen Georg Jensen is the most famous Danish silversmith and jewelry designer that ever lived. He is world-renowned for his refined and intricate mastery. The simple elegance of his works and the emphasis on fine craftsmanship, the hallmarks of Georg Jensen products, are recognized around the world. Many of Georg Jensen's jewelry pieces are true works of art, honored to this day. He was one of the greatest representatives of the artistic movement known as "Art Nouveau". Jensen made his first piece of jewelry in 1899, a silver and silver and gilt "Adam and Eve" belt buckle. In 1901, Jensen abandoned ceramics and began again as a silversmith and designer with the master, Mogens Ballin. This led Jensen to make a landmark decision, when in 1904, he risked what small capital he had and opened his own little silversmith at 36 Bredgade in Copenhagen. Jensen's training in metalsmithing along with his education in the fine arts allowed him to combine the two disciplines and revive the tradition of the artist craftsman. Soon, the beauty and quality of his Art Nouveau creations caught the eye of the public and his success was assured. The Copenhagen quarters were greatly expanded and before the end of the 1920s, Jensen had opened retail in Berlin (1909), London (1921), and New York City (1924). The New York retail store, Georg Jensen Inc. (New York, NY), was founded and operated independently as a family business by Frederik Lunning, a successful salesman of Georg Jensen products first in Odense, then in Copenhagen. The first store, 1924-1935, was incorporated as Georg Jensen Handmade Silver, followed in 1935-1978 by the large Fifth Avenue department store selling many goods aside from Jensen silver, incorporated as Georg Jensen Inc. Literature: Georg Jensen Silversmithy-77 Artists, 75 Years. Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, 1979. Collateral: This Georg Jensen bracelet is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box. Condition: The overall condition of this Georg Jensen bracelet is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity. INVENTORY REF: B033025EATJ/.9250
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  • Weight:
    31.2 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.24 in (31.5 mm)Length: 7 in (177.8 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1945
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this Georg Jensen bracelet is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B033025EATJ/.92501stDibs: LU2690226012672

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