Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
All Items : New Century : Glass : Pre 1990 item #1488783 (stock #4246)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,750.00

Gio Ponti [1891 - 1979]

A Canne vase

Venini

1955/1983

Art glass with polychrome canes

9 1/2" tall

Top opening - 6" across

Etched signature reads Venini Italia 83

Excellent condition

The 'A Canne' vase by Gio Ponti for Venini is a remarkable piece of glass artistry...

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 : 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 : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1457311 (stock #4108)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,800.00

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Link Necklace

A truly impressive collar by a major American artist and designer

Mid 1980s

Should fit a 15" neck

Each link measures 7/8" x 7/8"

Signed Morris on link

In Morris's own words - this necklace was the SEED of design that founded the premiere DONNA KARAN collection collaboration in 1985

Excellent condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1454763 (stock #4088)
Auerbach and Maffia
$495.00

Sterling and Unakite Statement Necklace

Sweden

Late 20th century

Length - 15"

Center element measures 3" long

Center stone measures 1 3/4" long x 1 1/4" wide

Weight - a substantial 90 grams

See last picture for hallmarks

Excellent condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 1990 item #1453908 (stock #4086)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,200.00

Rachel Gera Massive Sterling and Lapis Bracelet

A true showstopper

Israel

Wearable length 6 7/8" x 3 1/2" wide

Weight - a hefty 146 grams

Marked Gera, 925, Made in Israel

Condition - Excellent

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 1990 item #1447717 (stock #3752)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,600.00

Betsy Fuller modernist sterling and 18k gold cuff bracelet with one row of pearls

1980s

Superior quality and design

1 1/2" wide

Appx. 6 1/2" interior circumference

Marked Betsy Fuller, sterling, 18k, 1987

Excellent condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pins : Pre 1990 item #1433350 (stock #3706)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,500.00

Val Bertoia bronze wire brooch

1980s

2 1/2" x 3"

Crafted from a single length of bronze wire this unique brooch is a true statement piece by a world renowned artisan

Excellent condition

Unmarked but guaranteed - purchased by us at an affiliated art gallery in Allentown, PA in the mid to late 1980s

The son of Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia, is an artist and sculptor in his own right

Bertoia studied engineering early in his caree...

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1431407 (stock #3701)
Auerbach and Maffia
$365.00

Louise Slater post modernist necklace.

1980s

Iconic "Spirals" series necklace crafted from "Colorcore".

Measurements - neck opening - 8" top to bottom, 8" side to side.

Front ornament - 6" x 3 1/4"...

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1428524 (stock #3690)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,500.00

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

Should fit a 15 - 15 1/2" neck

Unmarked

Very good vintage condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Contemporary item #1426007 (stock #3669)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,795.00

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

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1405257 (stock #3500)
Auerbach and Maffia
$495.00

Acme Studios post modernist metal and enamel skeleton necklace

1980s

Los Angeles, California

Designed by Neon Park this rare and unique example from Acme Studios measures [interior circumference] 15 1/2" round

Skull element measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 48 grams

Marked on verso - Neon Park for Acme Studios

Fine vintage condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Pins : Pre 1990 item #1400818 (stock #3474)
Auerbach and Maffia
$275.00

Marco Zanini enamel brooch/Oreliana

Acme Studios Los Angeles

1980s

3" x 1 3/4"

18 grams

Marked Zanini, Acme Studios

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1990 item #1368160 (stock #3858)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,750.00

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver, stone and pearl kinetic earrings

3" long

This unique and dramatic pair of pierced earrings weigh 16 grams total

Marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Bracelets : Pre 2000 item #1367410 (stock #3848)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,500.00

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver bracelet

Elegant orbital form

Interior diameter - 2 5/8"

Width - 1/8"

Weight - 24.5 grams

Marked Cooke, sterling

Excellent condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1367246 (stock #3846)
Auerbach and Maffia
$950.00

Hand wrought bronze necklace with amethyst quartz depicting a female nude set in a surrealistic landscape

Pendant - 2 1/2" x 3"

Neck chain - 26"

Weight - 92 grams

Illegible script signature, dated 1989

Attributed to Richard Kaisch

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Rings : Pre 1990 item #1365041 (stock #3815)
Auerbach and Maffia
$335.00

Gerald Stinn modernist sterling silver and turquoise ring

American - 20th century

This expertly crafted and unique branch form ring is a size 6 1/2

Weight - 13+ grams

The face of the ring measures 1 3/8" long while rising 3/4" above the finger

Marked Stinn, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 2000 item #1364842 (stock #3809)
Auerbach and Maffia
$750.00

Anne Forbes sterling silver necklace

American studio artisan

Late 20th century

This bold and well crafted necklace measures 15" long

Weight - a hefty 81+ grams

Signed Anne Forbes in script on verso

Excellent vintage condition

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