Spurned when new, Erik Magnussen’s silver designs have found an enthusiastic audienceNEW YORK – Danish American silversmith Erik Magnussen (1884-1961) dreamed up stunning, innovative silver designs in the late 1920s, but he might have been a little too far ahead of his time. This Art Deco-era footed silver dish for Gorham by Erik Magnussen, having toucan-form handles, made $6,000 plus the buyer’s premium in May 2023. […]
Gorham silver tazza by Magnussen secured $30K at SchwenkeWOODBURY, Conn. – A silver and turquoise tazza designed by Danish silversmith Erik Magnussen (1884-1961) for the Gorham Manufacturing Company sold for $24,000 ($30,960 with buyer’s premium) at Schwenke Auctioneers on December 12. Magnussen worked for Gorham as artistic director for only a short time just before the Depression after emigrating to the U.S. in […]
Jasper52 offers Furniture, Home Decor, and Collectibles, July 5NEW YORK – On Wednesday, July 5, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale of Furniture, Home Decor, and Collectibles. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.