Brooch Erik Magnussen

Erik Magnussen (1884-1961) was a renowned Danish silversmith and designer. He began his career as an apprentice at Winkel & Magnussen and later studied under the Danish-Norwegian sculptor Stephan Sinding. Magnussen opened his own workshop in Copenhagen in 1909 and worked for various prestigious companies, including Bing & Grøndahl and The Gorham Silver Co. in the United States

Magnussen's designs were influenced by both Japanese styles and early French Art Nouveau. His work in America included modern styles that catered to American tastes, although this made it challenging for him to re-establish himself in Denmark upon his return in 1939.

One of his famous pieces, a brooch with a grasshopper inspired by René Lalique, is part of the collection at Design Museum Denmark