Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
All Items : Artists : Jewelry : Necklaces : Contemporary item #1476144 (stock #4220)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,800.00

Betty Cooke sterling silver necklace

Pendant measures a large 5" across

Necklace should fit a 16" neck

Weight - 30 grams

A modern interpretation of her vintage design

c 2000

Marked COOKE

Excellent condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Contemporary item #1475803 (stock #4217)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,200.00

John Hardy sterling silver bracelet

Tallest link measures 2 1/2" tall

Inner circumference - 6" plus a rear gap of almost 1"

This exceptional statement bracelet weighs a hefty 182 grams

Bracelet is of a flexible construction

Marked 925 and John Hardy hallmark

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1475248 (stock #4216)
Auerbach and Maffia
$395.00

Sterling silver artisan mask necklace

Made in Mexico

1930s

16" long

Center mask measures 2" x 2"

Weight - 67 grams

Marked made in Mexico and etched Mexico sterling on verso

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Bronze : Pre 1920 item #1475247 (stock #4215)
Auerbach and Maffia
$650.00

Arts and Crafts bronze bookends in the form of stylized goats

These well-sculpted pieces retain the original applied green patina

7 1/2" tall x 4" x 4"

In very good antique condition

Unsigned

Goats feature prominently in the ancient mythology of many cultures and are depicted as symbols of fertility, abundance, good luck and aggression

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1960 item #1475246 (stock #4214)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,200.00

Franz Bergmann - 1898 - 1977, Vienna, Austria to San Francisco, CA

Watercolor

1950

Dimensions - Image - 14" x 19", Frame - 22" x 27" Excellent condition

Studied - The National Academy of Art in Vienna

Short History - In 1926 Bergmann traveled to the United States eventually settling in San Francisco. There he painted murals, and his biggest commission was a series of murals for the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939.

Bergmann was am...

All Items : Fine Art : Sculpture : Pre 1980 item #1474018 (stock #4211)
Auerbach and Maffia
$950.00

Pal Kepenyes brass/bronze sculpture of an elephant crafted from milagros

20th century

Milagros are charms used for protection and for good luck. The word Milagro in Spanish means “miracle” or “surprise” and people in the past and present use milagros as symbols to wish others good luck, good health, and hope for the future.

The sculpture stands 7 3/4" at tallest point 6 1/2" across x 2 1/2" wide at base.

Excellent unrestored condition

Signed in...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Enamel : Pre 1960 item #1473782 (stock #4210)
Auerbach and Maffia
$245.00

Alice Williamson modernist enamel brooch

1955

3" x 2"

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1970 item #1473517 (stock #4209)
Auerbach and Maffia
$3,750.00

Vivianna Torun sterling and rutilated quartz dew drop necklace

Mid 20th century

The torque neck piece should fit a 16 1/2" neck

The rutilated quartz drop measures 3" long while the stone itself is 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" wide at its widest point

Weight - 60 grams

Each element is marked Torun and Georg Jensen

This necklace is in excellent condition, the stone is a nice size with substantial rutile

Torun - Winner of the prestigious Lunning prize ...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1950 item #1473391 (stock #4206)
Auerbach and Maffia
$6,500.00

A Macchie bowl

c 1942

Made by Venini & C.

Designer - Carlo Scarpa

Cased glass, clear with a light amber cast

Fused cherry red and green spots

Marked: Venini ITALIA etched

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1473146 (stock #4203)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,200.00

Relo design modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet watch

Germany

1970

Mechanical wind-up watch in working order

This elegant and high-quality cuff is made of heavy and solid sterling silver weighing a substantial 117 grams

Interior circumference - 7"

Face measures 1 5/8" tall

Safety clasps help secure the fit

Marked Relo, 925, Relo Design

Excellent condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1472559 (stock #4202)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,100.00

Aaron Rubinstein sterling silver and branch coral modernist necklace

16" interior circumference

Weight - 40 grams

Pendant measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Marke- Sterling, 1982, Aaron Rubinstein

Excellent condition

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1471097 (stock #4201)
Auerbach and Maffia
$295.00

Taxco, Mexico sterling silver bottle opener by CBS

This unique and beautifully crafted piece measures 4" long

Weight - a substantial and solid 70 grams

Marked Taxco, CBS,925

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1950 item #1470294 (stock #4198)
Auerbach and Maffia
$650.00

Betty Cooke modernist brass brooch

Late 1940s to early 1950s

1 3/4" x 2 1/2"

Weight - 7 grams

Marked COOKE on verso

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1470243 (stock #4196)
Auerbach and Maffia
$250.00

Francisco Rebajes sterling silver clip back earrings

Mid 20th century

1 1/2" x 3/4"

Weight - 11 grams

Marked Rebajes, sterling

Very good condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1960 item #1470235 (stock #4193)
Auerbach and Maffia
$345.00

Copper, brass and enamel double mask statement necklace

Mexico

1950

17 1/2" long

Central element - 7" long x 2" wide

Weight - 64 grams

Marked Mexico

Very nice vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1470227 (stock #4192)
Auerbach and Maffia
$325.00

Bengt Liljedahl modernist sterling silver flora form ring

Sweden

1960s

Size 5 1/2

Weight - 13 grams

Front - 1 1/2" across

Marked Liljedahl, Sweden, sterling with additional hallmarks

Excellent condition

All Items : Artists : Jewelry : Rings : Pre 1990 item #1470225 (stock #4189)
Auerbach and Maffia
$850.00

Beautiful sculptural statement sterling silver ring with large citrine by the artisan Joe Dean

Late 20th century

Size 8 1/2

Weight - 22 grams

The citrine measures 1 1/4" x 7/8"

The ring stands 3/4" above the finger

Marked Joe Dean, 925

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1470222 (stock #4188)
Auerbach and Maffia
$699.00

Large and exceptional handcrafted brutalist mixed metal kinetic necklace

1970

Pendant - 3" x 4"

Chain - 25"

Unmarked

Excellent condition