Inspired by precolumbian motifs, her work often incorporated imagery of the flora and fauna of peru. Toronto based, specializing in canadian, scandinavian and american studio artisan jewelry. The modernist jewelry of art smith features 26 pieces including silver and gold jewelry created by african american artist, art smith, as well as select pieces by his contemporaries. Midcentury art and design opening in october 2011 features over 20 jewelers. I was particularly excited to receive the award as my background before my arrival in edinburgh was within the field of exhibitions development, working and commissioning contemporary artists and makers for a noncollecting organisation. Brenda schoenfeld modernist mexican sterling brooch avonlea.
Bold geometric shapes and rich colors dominated design from this time. Estate jewelry old pawn navajo modernist turquoise sterling. Modernity specialises in the collection and sale of rare and highgrade furniture, ceramics, glass, lighting and jewellery by the most renowned scandinavian designers of the 20th century. Carl ove frydensberg sterling silver and amber parure featuring a necklace, bracelet and a pair of clip earrings. This presentation is based on the exhibition lightspacestructure. The lecture has been modified to meet the format and needs of the ajf website. Modern, abstract and machine age designs made by prominent artists worldwide. Rather than limit my work and scope to a single brick and mortar store, ive set out on a mission to be the goldsmith for people around the world.
Inspired by modernist architecture and midcentury art movements, canadian jewelry artist sonia ferland creates wonderful, affordable works of wearable art with contemporary appeal. Graziella laffi modernist mid century sterling necklace ebth. The museum of art and designs exhibition, crafting modernism. Marbeth schon discusses american modernist studio jewelry, noting its most popular designers, the materials used, and the movements rise in popularity. Sterling silver neck ring, art smith, designed as a collar suspending a one of the leading modernist jewelers of the midtwe. Rare modernist sam kramer custom made sterling silver pin striking, large, modernist sterling silver pin by preeminent modernist jeweler, sam kramer 191964. Schon fine arts and jewelry in bay st louis, mississippi. The age of modernism had arrived and everything was swiftly moving to the future. Some of it was quite beautiful, but the over riding message of jewelry seemed to be look how rich i am. Modernist pewter emanation bracelet by sonia ferland. The wearable art movement schiffer book for collectors schon, marbeth on.
Marbeth schons book on modernist jewellery see the section on jewellery below refers to a wearable art movement spanning roughly the years 1930 to 1960. We have more inventory available, so please feel free to contact us if youre looking for a particular piece. Wonderful whimsical unmarked vintage sterling silver modernist pendant necklace measures 2512 in length is 1514. This essay was first delivered at sofa ny in april 2012 as an ajfsponsored talk. Modernist jewelry 20th century fine art 20th century design objects. The modernist jewelry of art smith examines the work of jewelry maker arthur smith 19171982 through a collection acquired by the brooklyn museum of art from the estate of the artist. As stated in the excellent book, modernist jewelry 19301960 by marbeth schon, sam kramer was one of the most significant american studio jewelers of the mid20th century. The wearable art movement by marbeth schon overview this beautifully written new book explores the work of 175 of the most important american modernist artist jewelers through a comprehensive text and over 540 color and 35 black and white photos. Trained at cooper union, art smith, an african american, opened his first shop on cornelia street in greenwich village in 1946. Welcome to auerbach and maffia established in 1972.
A modernist mid century sterling silver statement necklace by graziella laffi 19232009, who was born in florence, italy and spent most of her working life in peru. Featuring aspects of geometric design the piece displays a variety of textures from natural materials to polished sterling silver. See more ideas about jewelry and sterling silver choker necklace. Marbeth schon discusses american modernist studio jewelry, noting its most popular designers. A ring featuring quintessential 1920s art deco style. Marbeth schon is a jewelry historian and dealer in modernist jewelry and mid20th century pottery and glass from natchez, mississippi. Our dublin, ca showroom is happy to have on display products by mark schneider. I have over 25 years experience in the antiques trade. We have more inventory available, so please feel free to contact us if youre looking for a. Of course, the first and most influential of these was alexander calder, who, as a child, made jewelry for his sisters dolls and in time created them for family and friends. She talks about influential museum exhibits, as well the ways in which designers took inspiration from each other. Blogger danielle bernstein of we wore what teamed up with lulu dk to create a jewelry collection thats perfect for summer. Danielle bernstein of we wore whats affordable jewelry.
Originally conceived in the 1950s, he made a few select examples of this necklace in sterling silver in the early 1960s. Modernist silver estate jewelry a strong selection of modernist silver jewelry from the early 20th century until 1980. The look is an alluring artistic creation part industrial and part organic, emanating with. Read modernist jewelry 19301960 pdf the wearable art movement by marbeth schon schiffer publishing this beautifully written new. Harwood organized the exhibition from the village to vogue. The wearable art movement schiffer book for collectors.
The forming of the metal arts guild, san francisco 19291964. This exceptional set was crafted in denmark and dates to the middle of the 20th century. Oct 29, 2014 form and function, american modernist jewelry, 19401970 and modernist jewelry 19301960, the wearable art movement, both by marbeth schon, are the standard reference books for the subject. The look is an alluring artistic statement part industrial and part organic. The band wraps around the finger, leaving a space at the back where the two ends meet. Lavishly illustrated and containing clear, useful information like photos of makers marks, these books are indispensible sources of information. This beautifully written new book modernist jewelry 19301960. Art deco era design was a immediate response to the previous age of excess and frivolity. One of the leading modernist jewelers of the mid20th century. Rados griffin collection vintage mid century jewelry. Sterling silver danish baltic amber modernist teardrop pierced earrings. Shop mark schneider contemporary at barons jewelers. Vintage modernist and brutalist jewelry from the 20th century. Modernist jewelry and modern art by auerbach and maffia.
Manufacturer warranty included with financing options available. She is the author of modernist jewelry, 19301960, the wearable art movement and the curator for two important 2008 exhibitions of modernist jewelry and sculpture at the fort wayne museum of art and at the university of st. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 16, 2015 earlier this year i was one of five successful recipients of the art funds new collecting awards. He graduated from the university of southern california and learned to work silver at dave heller, a jewelry manufacturing company in pittsburgh. The curator and collector have joined together to give studio artist art smith and his modernist jewelry broader and more serious attention. A wonderful example of modernist scandinavian jewelry, the ring makes a fabulous statement and is perfect for the modern day woman. Modernist jewelry refers to jewelry produced by studio jewelers of the.
Comprised of cast pewter segments, the earrings feature brass highlights and surgical steel posts. The modernist jewelers in the united states who practiced their craft from the 1930s through the 1960s were. These pieces are listed in alphabetical order by designer. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Nov 04, 2014 the curator and collector have joined together to give studio artist art smith and his modernist jewelry broader and more serious attention. This means the start of many great relationships, and lot of stunning jewelry as well. This cuff bracelet is a great example of winifreds. Scandinavian modernist jewelry samantha howard vintage. Exhibition of jewelry designed by legendary mid20thcentury artist. Inspired by surrealism, biomorphism, and primitivism, smith was one of the leading modernist jewelers of the midtwentieth century. Sterling silver modernist necklace signed art smith outstanding 3 dimensional choker length necklace handmade in sterling silver signed art smith. Selection of estate jewelry, silver, scandinavian for sale by auerbach and maffia.
Modernist jewelry 19301960 schiffer book for collectors by. The wearable art movement explores the work of 175 of the most important american modernist artist jewelers through a comprehensive text and over 540 color and 35 black and white photos. Jewelry was also fashioned by a significant body of painters and sculptors and their contributions are included in crafting modernism. The modernist jewelry of art smith examines the work of jewelry maker arthur smith 19171982 through a collection acquired by the brooklyn museum of art from the estate of the artist one of the leading modernist jewelers of the mid20th century, smith was inspired by surrealism, biomorphism and primitivism, and a deep awareness of the female. This book is the catalog for two of the first major exhibits to show only modernist jewelry from such a broad group of artists. By maribeth keane and jessica lewis september 3rd, 2009. Mark schneider contemporary collection right now at barons. A brenda schoenfeld modernist mexican sterling brooch.
One of the leading modernist jewelers of the midtwentieth century, smith was also an active supporter of black and gay civil rights, an avid jazz enthusiast, and a supporter of early black modern dance groups. Shop the modernism marketplace for vintage and midcentury furniture and lighting, decorative objects, and fine art. The modernist jewelry of art smith, which is on view at the dallas museum of art until december 7. American modernist jewelry, 19401970 by schon, marbeth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Modernist jewelry 19301960 marbeth schon pdf the wearable. This essay was first delivered as a talk at sofa ny in may 2011. Comprised of cast pewter segments, the emanation bracelet features brass highlight and stretchable elastic. The center pendant measures approximately 316 by 1916 across the links at the top and 16 across the banana shape on the bottom. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Modern goldsmith is the culmination of many years of skillcrafting and experience. Some are well known, such as alexander calder, while. Our online gallery is dedicated to showcasing original examples of modernist fine and applied art with a special emphasis on modernist jewelry. Form and function, american modernist jewelry, 19401970 and modernist jewelry 19301960, the wearable art movement, both by marbeth schon, are the standard reference books for the subject. Sterling silver modernist necklace signed art smithtftm.
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