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IMPORTANT RARE Enameled Art Copper Tray by Win Ng for Georg Jensen San Francisco
$ 416.59
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Win Ng (1936-1991) was an important Chinese American artist born and educated in the San Francisco Bay area, known for his work with ceramics, metal, sculpture, design and art. I am proud to be able to offer this significant museum quality piece for sale. Please view the pictures and read my description and enjoy the view...This beautiful tray measures just a shade under 7" diameter, and stands about an inch tall. More of a bowl shape (rounded edge) than a traditional plate or tray. Decorated with an amazingly symmetrical fish which looks the same coming or going (a reversible fish?), I guess I would define this bowl as cloisonne due to the enameled design filling in between raised wire borders (cloisons). Even the amazing fins are completely built from cloisons. Look closely at the pictures and you can see where the wires begin and end. Fully signed on the back "George Jensen Inc." (spelled wrong), "Win Ng" (both English and Chinese characters) "San Francisco, Calif." and number "3700".
This museum quality piece displays well, grabs your attention and is a great conversation starter. Don't let this one get away!
Condition is just about flawless. Pretty much "as-made" by the artist. The green enamel back-ground color from the front is also used on the back-side. The signed copper bottom has been left un-enameled. There are dark veins running through the green enamel emanating from the raw copper bottom, not damage but from the making. Also a few spots of lighter green enamel can be seen on the bottom. Again, these are from the making. The front shows no damage at all that I can spot and the rim is clean and damage free. I would have to call the entire piece mint vintage. The only post production wear I can spot are a few scratches to the copper bottom.
NOTE: Sorry, I only ship within the USA and Canada. I am happy to discuss exceptions on a case-by-case basis if you are interested in this item.
I've been specializing in quality art and antiques for the past 40 years. I am proud to offer some of the nicer examples of antiques in their diverse categories. My prices are well researched and very competitive, but I am happy to consider all offers. I list to sell.
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