2008/​767

Jens H. Quistgaard (b. Copenhagen 1919, d. 2008)

“Fjord” and “Congo”. Stainless steel cutlery pieces with handles of teak and black bakelite. Marked IHQ Dansk Designs, Germany. Marks with variations. “Fjord” manufactued for Dansk Designs from 1953. (6)

Comprising:

“Fjord”: 1 carving set, 1 carving fork, 1 ice cream spoon, 1 opener.

“Congo”: 1 sauce ladle.

“Fjord” was awarded in Georg Jensens competition 1953. Literature: Dansk Kunsthåndværk 1954, p. 175. Exhibition: Museum of Modern Art, New York

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use including scratches and marks. Carving knife with glue remains between handle and blade.

Auction

Modern art and design, 18 February 2020

Category
Estimate

2,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold