Adam's Fine Jewellery & Watches 15th September 2020 at 4pm

59 78 A LAPIS LAZULI SILVER RING, DESIGNED BY HENNING KOPPEL FOR GEORG JENSEN Of sculptural design, the central collet-set round cabochon lapis lazuli, mounted in silver, with maker’s mark for Georg Jensen since 1945numbered 154, 925 Silver, marked ‘Denmark’, ring size O € 300 - 500 Henning Koppel (1918-1981) was a Danish designer and artist well-known as an early pioneer of 20th century func- tionalism. He studied sculpture at the Royal Danish Academy and then later at the Academie Ranson in Paris.As a result of his Jewish background Koppel sought refuge in Sweden during the SecondWorldWar. On returning to Denmark after the war, he secured a contract working with Georg Jensen, a collaboration that launched his career as a jewellery designer.Amongst his early creations - a series of necklaces and bracelets resembling whale ver- tebrae and microscopic organisms - were miniature masterpieces of highly original modelling.These designs were unlike anything that had been produced in the Jensen workshop in the previous 40 years and he became one of the most iconic designers for the company. Koppel created an astonishing range of work throughout his career from one off signature designs to everyday objects. Both were defined by their elegant but functional qualities, in flowing organic forms. Koppel was a master draughtsman who executed precise drawings for his works which allowed him to understand the design’s three dimensionality. He won many awards including three Gold Medals at the MilanTriennial, the International Design Award of the American Institute of Designers and the Lunning Prize. Koppel’s works are represented in numerous museums worldwide.