Sterling silver with tendrils that crawl up the side and flower. Austrian Dagobert Peche, metalworker. Living from 1887 to 1923 he was a member of the Wiener Werkstätte with Josef Hoffman and Koloman Moser.

Box in the Shape of an Apple. ca.1920. — Box in the Shape of an Apple. ca. 1920. In the public domain in the United States because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via https://venetianred.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/dagobert-peche-genius-of-ornament/

Four large candlesticks. Early 20th c. — Four large candlesticks. Each on four bowl feet and curved strings with corn, grapes and birds. Early 20th c. Forged and chased iron with silver paint. Image © Deutsch Auktionen, Vienna. Fair use license. via https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/dagobert-peche-1887-1923-circle-four-large-can-282-c-a8b4b93bd7

Melon shaped box, model number S5159. ca. 1920. Silver with a partial gilt interior. Image © Neue Galerie New York. Fair use license. via https://www.neuegalerie.org/content/melon-shaped-box-model-no-s-5159

Vase. ca. 1920. Image © Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York. Fair use license. via https://www.cooperhewitt.org/2017/04/16/playful-exuberance-dagobert-peches-silver-vase/

Bird shaped candy box. ca. 1920. Silver with coral eyes. In the public domain in the United States because the artist has been dead over 70 years. via https://venetianred.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/dagobert-peche-genius-of-ornament/

Brooches to set off anyone’s black sweater by Wiener Werkstätte co founder and master designer Josef Hoffmann.

1910. Executed Karl Ponocny for the Wiener Werkstätte. Gold, mother of pearl and precious stones. Private collection, Fair use license. Photo credit: Decorative Arts Consult. via https://artinwords.de/jugendstil-schmuck-aus-europa/

1908-1910. Fair use license. via https://domeniquemora.blogspot.com/2013/02/josef-hoffmann-work-of-art.html

Necklace. 1909. Silver with mother of pearl and evidence of gold plating. Fair use license. via https://www.masterart.com/artworks/5248/josef-hoffmann-wiener-werkstatte-necklace

Glammed up home goods from Viennese Secession designer Josef Hoffman. Living from 1870 to 1956 he dressed up living rooms from Vladivostok in the east to Calais in the west. Contemporary and friend of Koloman Moser. Also part of the Wiener Werkstätte.

Bicciere (glass). 1920. Collection of the Brooklyn Museum. Cc license 3.0. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Josef_hoffmann_(austria),_bicchiere,_1920_ca.,_vetro_02.JPG

Brass centerpiece. 1925. Collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Cc0 license 3.0. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joseph_hoffmann_per_wiener_werkst%C3%A4tte,_centrotavola_aufsatz,_ottone,_1925_ca.jpg.

Cigarette urns. 1928-29. Enameled copper. Collaboration with Max Snischek for the Wiener Werkstätte. Collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Cc0 License 3.0. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joseph_hoffmann_e_max_snischek_per_wiener_werkst%C3%A4tte,_urne_per_sigarette,_in_rame_smaltato,_1928-29.jpg.

Coffee pot. ca. 1930. Gilded porcelain. Viennese Porcelain Manufactury, manufacturer. Collection of the Wolfsonian-FIU Museum. Cc License 1.0. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coffee_pot,_c._1930,_Viennese_Porcelain_Manufactury,_gilded_porcelain.JPG

Design sketches at least partially colored in by Austrian creative genius Koloman Moser (1868-1918). Some turned into something . . . .others left resting in the back of the drawer for me to show to you . . .

Textile design 4418. `1902. — Design 4418. 1902. Made for the textile manufacturer Joh. Backhausen & Söhne. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Koloman_Moser_%E2%80%93_Dessin_4418.svg.

Post card design made for Ver Sacrum. 1898. Source zeller.de. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Koloman_Moser_Postkarte_Ver_Sacrum_1898.jpg.

"Lindenbüten." 1898. — “Lindenbüten.” 1898. Design for upholstery fabric.. Made for Backhausen to be used in the Hotel Bristol in Bolzano. Pencil and watercolor on paper. Archives of Fa. Backhausen Interior Textiles. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kolo_Moser_-_Lindebl%C3%BCten_-_1898.jpeg.

Poster sketch. ca. 1904. — Poster sketch. ca 1904. Done for the Wiener Werkstätte. Pencil and gouache on paper. Collection of the Leopold Museum, Vienna. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kolo_Moser_-_Plakatentwurf_-_ca1904.jpeg

Design for a 50 kronen bank note. 1902. Watercolor on paper. Collection of the Österreichische Nationalbank, Geldmuseum. via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kolo_Moser_-_50_Kronen-Banknote_-_1902.jpeg.

All artwork in the public domain in the United States because the artist has been dead over 70 years.

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