Compote

David Andersen Norwegian
 Firm of David-Andersen Norwegian

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This beautifully enameled compote was produced by the firm of David Andersen, one of Norway’s foremost goldsmiths of the second half of the nineteenth century. The filigree details reflect the Romantic Nationalism of the so-called Norwegian ‘dragon style’ (Dragestilen). The enameled flowers and cockatoos are typical of local interpretations of Art Nouveau, while the blue enamel inside the bowl evokes the masterworks of Peter Carl Fabergé (1846–1920). Combining several decorative styles, this compote stands at the threshold of Norwegian (and Scandinavian) 20th century modernism.

Compote, David Andersen (Norwegian, 1843–1901) , or, Silver, gold wire, enamel, amethyst, moonstone2, Norwegian, Oslo

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Compote, David Andersen (Norwegian, 1843–1901) , or, Silver, gold wire, enamel, amethyst, moonstone2, Norwegian, Oslo
Compote, David Andersen (Norwegian, 1843–1901) , or, Silver, gold wire, enamel, amethyst, moonstone2, Norwegian, Oslo
Compote, David Andersen (Norwegian, 1843–1901) , or, Silver, gold wire, enamel, amethyst, moonstone2, Norwegian, Oslo

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