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live December 6 | 10:00 AM
Schloss Ahlden

2604 - Piet Hein tray in the shape of a "superellipse," sterling silver. Oval shape with a domed rim that tapers outward. Dedication engraving from 1975 on the underside. The designer and mathematician Piet Hein (1905–1996) developed optimized and ideal elliptical and egg-shaped forms based on scientific calculations, initially for roundabouts and later for objects produced by the Georg Jensen company. Hallmarked “Sterling,” “Piet Hein,” and maker’s mark. Weight: approx. 780 g. Diameter: 32 cm.

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€800 - 1,600

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28.57%

Piet Hein tray in the shape of a "superellipse," sterling silver. Oval shape with a domed rim that tapers outward. Dedication engraving from 1975 on the underside. The designer and mathematician Piet Hein (1905–1996) developed optimized and ideal elliptical and egg-shaped forms based on scientific calculations, initially for roundabouts and later for objects produced by the Georg Jensen company. Hallmarked “Sterling,” “Piet Hein,” and maker’s mark. Weight: approx. 780 g. Diameter: 32 cm. Provenance: Estate of Hildegard Dick, Westerland, Sylt. A Danish sterling silver tray designed by Piet Hein. Standard and maker’s mark. Denmark. Copenhagen. Georg Jensen. 1970s.

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Auction details

International Fine Art Auction No. 198 - PART III
Sunday, December 6
10:00 AM
Grosse Strasse 1
29693 Ahlden, Germany

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Schloss Ahlden +49 5 16 48 01 00 info@schloss-ahlden.de
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