Silver, cellulose
Morris and Voysey initially influenced Van de Velde's architecture and design, but he developed his own unique Nouveau style. He became director and designer of the new Grand Ducal School of Arts and Crafts that he based on Mackintosh's Glasgow School of Art. Impressed marks on silver.
Literature:
Van de Velde, Museum Berlin-Ost, cat. 942, plate 201
estimated value:
2500-3500 US$
Auction:
Modernist 20 Century
Sales date: 2003-12-07
location: Chicago
Lot number: 211