Georg Jensen: A gold "Vivianna Torun" watch, 1973
£3,780
Auction: 09 April 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
Of torc design, the 18 carat gold circular polished dial, tapering to a baton terminal, signed Georg Jensen and Torun, maker's mark GJLd, pattern number 1226, numbered, London import mark, Swiss assay mark, inner diameter 5.9cm
Footnote
Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe (1927-2004) is widely regarded as one of Sweden's most famous 20th century artists. From an artistic family, she began designing jewellery as a teenager before attending university in Stockholm. She became the first female silversmith in Sweden to have her own workshop.
Torun began collaborating with Georg Jensen in 1967. The Torun bangle watch, which is now an icon of the Georg Jensen design house, was first launched in 1969. Her first designs had simply a second hand and a mirrored back, to remind the wearer that now is the moment. When Georg Jensen put the watch into production, the hour and minute hands were added.