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Lot 433 D α

A WMF galvanized silver plated brass dish

Auction 1086 - overview Cologne
19.05.2017, 10:00 - Decorative Arts I
Estimate: 900 €
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A WMF galvanized silver plated brass dish

WMF mark for 1910 - 30 (cf. Bröhan IV, p. 546). L 32; W 11 cm.
Geislingen, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, circa 1930, designed by F. A. Breuhaus de Groot.

The architect and designer Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot was taught by Peter Behrens at the Düsseldorf School of Applied Arts. He led the "Contempora" school of applied arts in Berlin from 1932 - 1938. His designs, including numerous vessels, candlesticks, and cutlery sets for WMF in Geislingen, can today be found in international museums and collections.

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An identical dish from the estate of Breuhaus de Groot sold by Lempertz in auction no. 894, lot 436.