Josef Hoffmann (b. Pirnitz 1870, d. Wien 1956)
“Körbchen”. A four-sided sterling silver bread basket with curved ivory handle. Made and marked by Wiener Werkstätte, Vienna. Marked with the monogram mark of Josef Hoffmann, monogram mark of silversmith Adolf Wertnik, rose mark and Diana head. Designed 1905. Made c. 1905. Model S 509. Weight 498 g. H. 16.5 cm. W. max. 23.5 cm. D. 19 cm.
Provenance: Private collection, Denmark. The bread basket has been in the possession of the current owner's family since c. 1930s.
Literature: “Viennese Silver - Modern design 1780–1918”, ill. p. 323.
Items that are made of ivory or contain parts of it, cannot be exported from Denmark to a country outside The European Union. Bidders residing outside the European Union are thus not able to acquire this piece.
Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 29 September 2022