Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design, 3 Sessions: Fall 2020

Sat, Oct 10, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 201

Pair of Large Wilhelm Kage "Argenta" Chargers

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Wilhelm Kage; Gustavsberg
Marking(s); notes: Gustavsberg Argenta 1035, Made in Sweden, markings including anchor symbol
Country of origin; materials: Sweden; glazed stoneware, sterling silver
Dimensions (H, W, D): 2"h, 15"dia
Additional Information: The chargers have sterling silver inlay. These particular chargers were commissioned for the Swedish royal family, and were displayed in their palace in the 1930s. Provenance: Estate of Howard Rothberg, member of the Swedish royal family | Private Collection, Florida.

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Condition

very good, minor tarnish to silver, one with small glaze imperfection to rim, no chips or cracks
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