Pair of Kurt Matzdorf Modernist Handwrought Sterling Silver Candlesticks

Description

A fine pair of modernist sterling silver candlesticks.

Handmade by the renowned silversmith Kurt Matzdorf.

The surface of the silver … more A fine pair of modernist sterling silver candlesticks.

Handmade by the renowned silversmith Kurt Matzdorf.

The surface of the silver shows a varied texture almost like a variegation. It's quite possibly Matzdorf smelted the silver alloy and made the sterling sheets for these candlesticks himself.

Matzdorf famously founded the Metals Program at SUNY New Paltz in the late 1950's. He taught there for several decades.

From a Hudson, New York collection.

Simply a wonderful example of his groundbreaking work!

Date:
circa 1960

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There are light surface scratches throughout, some very light bends here & there, some light edge wear, and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
Kurt Matzdorf

Marks:
HANDWROUGHT / STERLING to the underside

Measurements:
Height: ca. 6 1/4 in.
Diameter: ca. 3 1/8 in.

Weight: ca. 315 g

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