Beaker
1899 (made)
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This beaker was designed and made in Denmark. The designer, Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846-1908), initially trained as an architect. However, from 1883 he started to design ceramics and from then on he increasingly designed for the crafts.
He was a master of the Art Nouveau style and here you can see its influence in the organic shape of the decoration. Bindesbøll became known both locally and internationally as one of its most brilliant practitioners. His silverware received international acclaim at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900, which was a showcase for the Art Nouveau style.
The firm of A. Michelsen, who made the beaker, was founded in Copenhagen in 1841 and continues to this day. It contributed significantly to the major international exhibitions in the period 1850-1900.
He was a master of the Art Nouveau style and here you can see its influence in the organic shape of the decoration. Bindesbøll became known both locally and internationally as one of its most brilliant practitioners. His silverware received international acclaim at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900, which was a showcase for the Art Nouveau style.
The firm of A. Michelsen, who made the beaker, was founded in Copenhagen in 1841 and continues to this day. It contributed significantly to the major international exhibitions in the period 1850-1900.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, chased and cast |
| Brief description | Beaker, silver, Copenhagen 1899, mark of A. Michelsen, designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll. |
| Physical description | Beaker, Copenhagen, 1899. Parcel gilt. The undulating body is embossed with irregularly shaped cloud-like forms, each with a curling foot. The neck of the everted rim (separately cast) is decorated with beading. The outside is plain, the inside gilt. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Gallery label | 'American and European Art and Design 1800-1900'
The firm of A. Michelsen, jewellers and goldsmiths to the Danish Court, was founded in 1841. At first their products were in traditional styles, but from the 1890s onwards, under the influence of international exhibitions, they began to produce articles by contemporary designers. At the Paris 1900 Exhibition, where this beaker was shown, the firm was well represented.(1987-2006) |
| Object history | Shown at the Paris 1900 Exhibition. Purchased from the firm of A. Michelsen. |
| Historical context | The firm of A. Michelsen, jewellers and goldsmiths to the Danish Court, was founded in 1841. At first their products were in traditional styles, but from the 1890s onwards, under the influence of international exhibitions, they began to produce articles by contemporary designers. At the Paris 1900 Exhibition the firm was well represented. |
| Summary | This beaker was designed and made in Denmark. The designer, Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846-1908), initially trained as an architect. However, from 1883 he started to design ceramics and from then on he increasingly designed for the crafts. He was a master of the Art Nouveau style and here you can see its influence in the organic shape of the decoration. Bindesbøll became known both locally and internationally as one of its most brilliant practitioners. His silverware received international acclaim at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900, which was a showcase for the Art Nouveau style. The firm of A. Michelsen, who made the beaker, was founded in Copenhagen in 1841 and continues to this day. It contributed significantly to the major international exhibitions in the period 1850-1900. |
| Bibliographic reference | Lightbown, Ronald Catalogue of Scandinavian and Baltic Silver. London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1975. p.49 ill. ISBN 0901486655 |
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| Accession number | 1613-1900 |
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| Record created | October 8, 2004 |
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