Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Christmas Spoon 1996

A. MichelsenSKU: 125585

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Anton Michelsen Gilded Sterling Silver Christmas Spoon 1996. In good condition.
Designed by: Bjorn Norgaard , f. 1947, Danish artist. Bjorn Norgaard was in 1964 recorded on the ex-school , where he learned the importance of collectively performed work and to renew art materials in works that appealed to dialogue with society. Joseph Beuys inspired the young Norgaard to an alternative socially critical manifesto and action art, often shaped like material studies of experimental and socially stressed character; sm his wife, Lene Adler Petersen , he staged in 1969 with the challenging operating the female Christ on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange, and a year later, the even more controversial Horse Sacrifice place on an open field. Horse Slaughter was interpreted as a protest against the Vietnam war, mass killings, but the ritual full artistic dimension occurred only through media coverage and the nationwide wave of protests against animal cruelty. Nørgaard sympathy with the ideology behind the 68-insurgency resulted, in particular in the journal Hætsjj , published several times a week in 1968-70, the ex-school's print shop, built by Norgaard themselves and in film with such Supper (1971), long banned. As a member of artist group arms and legs , he participated in the 1970s continue in activities that challenged the traditional museum aesthetic.

Anton Michelsen Silversmith

Anton Michelsen Sølvsmedje was a recognized Danish silversmithing company with a long history and a significant influence on Danish silverwork and design. Here are some key points about Anton Michelsen Silversmiths: 1. **History:** Anton Michelsen Silversmithy was founded in 1841 by Danish goldsmith and silversmith Anton Michelsen. The company quickly became known for its high quality and artistic craftsmanship in the production of silver jewelry and silverware. 2. **Royal Court Supplier:** Anton Michelsen achieved the status of Royal Court Supplier in 1860, which marked a high degree of recognition for his work in silversmithing. 3. **Jewelry and Silver Design:** Anton Michelsen Sølvsmedje was known for its production of jewelry and silverware of high artistic quality. The company collaborated with a number of prominent Danish and international designers to create unique and timeless designs. 4. **Christmas Stamps:** Anton Michelsen Silversmiths is also known for creating the first Danish Christmas stamps, which were released as silver jewelry in 1910. 5. **Legacy:** Although Anton Michelsen died in 1877, the silversmith continued his production and creativity for many decades. Their jewelry and silverware have become coveted collector's items and have been exhibited in museums. 6. **Company Closure:** Sadly, Anton Michelsen Silversmiths closed down in 2001, marking the end of a long and significant era in Danish silversmithing. The company's valuable legacy lives on in the form of the jewelry and silverware that can still be found in private collections and the collecting world. Anton Michelsen Sølvsmedje has been regarded as one of the most prestigious and respected silversmiths in Denmark and has left a significant imprint on Danish design and craft tradition. Their jewelry and silverware remain symbolic of elegance and quality.

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