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Wilhelm Kåge × Gustavsberg Argenta Art Deco Bowl, Emerald & Silver, Sweden, 1949
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Product description
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg – Argenta Art Deco Footed Bowl, Emerald Green & Silver, Model 927 I, Sweden, 1949
An outstanding 1949 example of Wilhelm Kåge's celebrated Argenta series for Gustavsberg, featuring an elegant seated female figure in silver against a richly mottled emerald-green glaze.
With its impressive 22 cm diameter, sculptural footed form, and elaborate hand-applied silver decoration, this bowl is a distinctive collector's piece from one of Sweden's most recognisable Art Deco ceramic collections.
Design & Craftsmanship
The bowl combines a softly waved, silver-lined rim with a fluted exterior, decorative crosshatched silver panels, and a broad circular foot.
Its interior features a finely detailed seated female figure surrounded by delicate botanical motifs. The contrast between the luminous silver ornament and deep green glaze creates a particularly elegant composition.
The elaborate figurative decoration and architectural form give this piece a strong presence as a standalone centerpiece.
About Argenta & Wilhelm Kåge
Introduced at the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930, Argenta became a defining series of Swedish Art Deco ceramics, celebrated for its characteristic green glaze and hand-applied silver ornament.
Wilhelm Kåge (1889–1960) served as Gustavsberg's artistic director from 1917 to 1949 and played a central role in the development of modern Swedish ceramic design.
Details
Designer: Wilhelm Kåge
Manufacturer: Gustavsberg
Series: Argenta
Model: 927 I
Year: 1949
Origin: Sweden
Material: Glazed stoneware with silver decoration
Colour: Emerald green and silver
Height: 10 cm
Diameter: 22 cm
Markings: Gustavsberg, Kåge, 927 I
Condition
Very good vintage condition, with light age-related wear and minor patination to the silver decoration. No chips, cracks, or restorations.
Collector's Appeal
The combination of substantial size, sculptural footed form, and intricate figurative silver decoration makes this an especially attractive Argenta example.
A compelling addition to collections of Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Art Deco, and twentieth-century decorative ceramics.
General Information
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Private sale under German law: statutory liability for defects is excluded to the extent legally permitted.
Specifications
CategoryBowlsConditionGoodColorsGreen, SilverMaterialCeramic, MetalNumber of items1StyleScandinavian, Art DecoBrand / designerKage (Wilhelm)Height10 cmWidth22 cmDepth22 cmSeller locationBerlin, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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Private sellerBerlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 33 sales