Lot: 69

Hugo Leven
Salt cellar

Designed in 1913. Manufactured by Koch & Bergfeld, Bremen. Model no. 68079. Silver, gold-plated interior, glass insert. A very rare salt dish. Oval shape, wavy silver band as the base. The wall features four round moonstone cabochons and a round dotted border. Stylistically, the design language is reminiscent of the Wiener Werkstätte and the influence of Josef Hoffmann. 3.5 x 9.7 x 7.3 cm. 120 g (without glass). Hallmarked on the underside with the Koch & Bergfeld maker's mark and fineness: footed bowl, 925, crescent moon, and crown. The German sculptor Hugo Leven (1874-1956) studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule and the Düsseldorf Art Academy. From 1895 to 1904, he designed numerous models for Kayserzinn, which had a lasting impact on Art Nouveau pewter foundries. He also worked for numerous renowned companies such as Kreuter in Hanau and WMF. Between 1903 and 1909, Leven headed the design office of Koch & Bergfeld. His designs were presented at numerous exhibitions. He taught at the drawing academy of the Hanau Precious Metals Industry College, where he later became director. His students included Wilhelm Wagenfeld, Christian Dell, and Herbert Zeitner.

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Reserve price: 2,000 €