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Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Very unique geometric links with a three dimensional quality

7 1/4" long

3//4" wide

Weight - 65 grams

Marked on verso - Hans Hansen in script,Denmark,925s

Very good condition

John Prip and Ronald Pearson sterling silver necklace on the original leather cord

Ron Pearson was a student under Philip Morton at Alfred University in upstate New York while John Prip was an instructor there. The two were involved with Shop One, an early and important center for the nascent crafts movement in the US

During the mid to late 1950s they collaborated on jewelry and metal ware projects and this rare piece is one of those joint works

Pendant measures 4" lo...

Modernist studio artisan necklace

Latter quarter of the 20th century

Beautifully cast brass or bronze

Featuring two posed dancing figures

Pendant size - 4 1/2" tall x 3" at widest point

Adjustable black suede cord

Weight - a substantial 67 grams

Unmarked but certainly the work of an accomplished artisan

Fine vintage condition

Philip Morton Modernist Brooch

1950⁠

American modernist artisan

Author of the classic book "Contemporary Jewelry," a studio handbook, which spotlights hand made jewelry techniques and the various working artisans of the mid 20th century period

Morton's jewelry is rare and hard to find and this brooch is a great representation of the aesthetic at that time

2 1/4" in diameter

Copper and silver

Original untouched vintage condition

Robert Lee Morris 24K gold plated necklace

This dynamic and exuberant neck piece was designed in 1990 for Donna Karan

Center element measures 8 1/2" long

Unmarked

Very good vintage condition

Sam Kramer modernist banded agate and sterling silver kinetic pendant necklace

Mid 20th century

NYC

2 1/2" x 1 5/8"

The pendant is composed of two elements that hang separately allowing free movement

Weight - 21+ grams

Marked with the appropriate hallmark [see photo]

Very good vintage condition

Knut Paulsen modernist bronze bolo

Norway

1970

This unique statement piece measures 5 1/2" long x 2 1/2" wide at widest point

Suede cord is adjustable

Weight - 80 grams

Hallmarked Norway, bronze, Knut P.

Very good vintage condition

Michael and Frances Higgins abstract art glass pendant⁠ necklace

Mid 20th century⁠

Pendant - 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Suede cord - adjustable

Great vintage condition

The couple began fusing glass in their Chicago apartment by using kilns in their living room. Everyday items, such as bowls and plates, were transformed into works of art incorporating geometric and abstract lines with bold colors.⁠⠀

Promoted as “an exclamation point in your d...

Nancy Moore and Tom Streb modernist bronze cuff bracelet

1970

Dundee, NY

A rare and well-crafted bracelet from these fairly obscure New York artisans

Width - 1 1/8"

Interior circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear opening for a total of 6 1/2"

Weight - 60 grams

Unmarked

Fine vintage condition

George Kramer Modernist/Deco 835 silver and amber bracelet

Germany

1930s

Marine life, boats and lighthouse motif

This substantial statement bracelet measures 7" long x 1 1/2" wide

Weight - 89 Grams

Marked with the G/K hallmark, 835 and 31

Very nice antique condition

Wiener Werkstatte necklace

Austria

Early 20th century

Tiny micro beads crocheted on a soft pliable cord

Spring tension twist closure

This rare an exceptional neck collar presents in fine original condition

Measurements - 16" long x 3/8" wide

Betty Cooke sterling silver statement necklace

This elegant and fluid hand crafted necklace should fit a 16 1/2" neck

Overall measurement - 7 3/4" x 7 7/8"

Weight - 43+ grams

Push pull clasp

Marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent condition

Marci Zelmanoff mixed metal ring

Gold and silver organic form "stones" embedded in silver, rose and yellow gold granulated bubbles combine to create a classic hand crafted work

Call it surrealist or brutalist it's definitely her signature and intense style.

Zelmanoff's work was featured in major artisan publications of the 1970s as well displayed in many well know galleries of the time.

More recently, however, Zelmanoff's work has definitely been flying under ...

Knud V. Andersen modernist sterling bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

This heavy and well crafted bracelet, referencing deeply cut topographic configurations, measures 7" long x 7/8" wide

Weight - 68+ grams

Marked KVA, Michelsen hallmark, 925s, Danmark

Excellent vintage condition

Zola Marcus Mid 20th century abstract fabric and paper collage

Zola Marcus was born in Brooklyn and spent most of his life in New York. His style began to take shape when, in 1953, he attended the Institute at Black Mountain College. Influenced by his early training with Hans Hoffman and Fernand Leger, Marcus then studied with Joe Fiore and Esteban Vicente at Black Mountain where he developed his particular style of abstract work. In 2017, the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts C...

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver ring

Mid 20th century⁠⠀

What may seem a simple design here is actually an incredibly well made machine age work. Classic elegance in a solid architectural design makes this statement ring a classic and unique Cooke creation.

1 1/2" diameter

Size - 6

Weight - 15+ grams

Very good vintage condition

Ed Wiener modernist sterling and coral bead earrings

1950

1 3/4" long

Weight - 5 grams

Marked sterling

Very good vintage condition

A. Dragsted modernist sterling and enamel brooch

Mid 20th century

2" x 2 1/4"

Weight - 11.5 grams

Marked, sterling, Denmark, A/D cipher

Fine vintage condition