JOSEF HOFFMANN
About the artist | Brtnice 1870 – 1956 Vienna |
Designed by | Josef Hoffmann, 1903 |
Executed by | Wiener Werkstätte, 1909/10, model no. M 60 |
Marked | rose mark, WW, JH in circle (maker´s mark for Josef Holi) |
Dimensions | H 18,5 cm, Ø 16 cm |
Material | Alpaca silver plated, chased and hammered, very beautiful original condition |
Provenance | private collection, Germany |
Literature | private collection, Germany |
According to Dr. Elisabeth Schmuttermeier two such candlesticks were made in 1903, and in 1909 and 1910 four pieces each. Based on the hallmarks, this candlestick was executed around 1909 or 1910.
Sincere thanks to Dr. Elisabeth Schmuttermeier for this information.
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