Octagonal Box

anonymous, c. 1904

The designs of Viennese decorative artist Josef Hoffmann are characterized by their basic geometric form. He often used the square and the cube as his points of departure. The clarity of his design principle greatly stimulated the modernization of decorative art. Here too, the geometry of this box is emphasized by means of a spartan, regular decoration with semi-precious stones.

  • Artwork typebox
  • Object numberBK-2014-21-1
  • Dimensionsheight 5 cm x width 16.5 cm x depth 16.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicssilver and amethyst

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Octagonal Box

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-2014-21-1

  • Description

    Achtkantige doos met scharnierend deksel, het deksel is bezet met een cabochon geslepen amethyst en negen edelstenen.

  • Inscriptions / marks

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Creation

  • Creation

    • executor (maker): anonymous, Vienna
    • designer: Josef Hoffmann, Vienna

  • Dating

    c. 1904

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    silver and amethyst

  • Dimensions

    height 5 cm x width 16.5 cm x depth 16.5 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from a private collector

  • Copyright

    erven Josef Hoffmann

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