Catalog (791)

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and 14K gold ring

Size 5 1/2"

Weight - 7.8 grams

Face measures 1" x 1 1/8"

Marked Cooke

Excellent vintage condition

Vintage Deco Machine Age Aluminum Salt & Pepper Shakers

c.1935

Designed by Charles Sheeler

1 1/2" tall x 1" x 1"

Very good condition

Artist - Andre Masson, French 1896 - 1987

Genre - Modernist, Surrealism, Modern Art

Work - "Aeneas and His Children" Lithograph in color on paper from the "Flight" portfolio / Edition # 185/250

Measurements - Image - 16" x 23", Frame - 19 3/4" x 15 1/2"

Date - 1969 - 70

Signed in pencil

Published by The International Rescue Committee, NY

Excellent condition

Woven mid 20th century wool tapestry

Artisan - Istavan Ban

Origin - Hungary

Measurements - 54" x 32"

Condition - excellent

Istavan Ban - [1922 - 1984] An internationally respected wall tapestry artist, and author, he achieved significant national and international acknowledgement during his lifetime.

Ban created his own innovative mixed weaving techniques in order to meet the modern tastes of the mid 20th century. Various textures an...

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

Anton Michelsen modernist fringe necklace

4 toned sterling silver, gilded and oxidized

c 1960

14 12/" x 1"

Weight - 77 grams

Marked - Denmark, sterling with AM hallmark

Sometimes referred to as the 'The Rainbow Necklace' this iconic design by a renowned Danish artisan is a superb example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design.

Condition - Excellent

Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia.

Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University.

Her primary influences were her teachers, Brent Kington and Olaf Skoogfors.

Mixed metal brooch with rich and vibrant expressionist imagery.

2 1/4" x 2"

Very good vintage condition.

Signed and dated - May 26, 1979

Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia.

Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University.

Her primary influences were her teachers, Brent Kington and Olaf Skoogfors.

Oversized mixed metal brooch - abstract textured collage.

3 1/4" x 3 1/2"

Very good vintage condition.

Hand signed and dated - June 3, 1979.

Poblador, attrib - Jose Ramon Poblador - Spain 20th century.

Bronze modernist abstract female figure on marble base.

C. 1970 - 80

11 1/4" tall.

Condition - excellent.

Sterling silver ring with two types of stones personal made by Rebajes hand, c.1950s. The ring is in excellent condition and very clean. The ring is adjustable for size. Showing is a size 5.

Rachel Gera ring

1970

Israel

Sterling silver with carnelian stone

Bold and dynamic design

Size 8

Weight - 17.75 grams

Stands 5/8" above the finger

Overall dimensions - 1 1/2" x 1"

Very good vintage condition

Provence rounded bowl in blue

Designer - Per Lutken for Holmegaard, Denmark

c. 1950's

4 1/2" tall x 12 1/4" across

Scandinavian modernist form

Marked on underside

Excellent vintage condition with age appropriate shelf wear to under bottom

Hans Appenzeller sterling silver cuff bracelet

The Netherlands

1970s

Interior circumference 5 1/4" with a rear opening of 1 1/4"

2 1/2" x 1 1/2"

This solid and well crafted bracelet weighs a hefty 76 grams

Marked Appenzeller, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

Graziella Laffi sterling silver cuff bracelet

Peru

Mid 20th century

Interior circumference - 6 1/4" plus a 1" rear opening

2" tall

Weight - a substantial 72 grams

Marked G Laffi, Peru, 925

Excellent vintage condition

Modernist sterling silver and deep amethyst cabochon ring

Finland

1973

Size 8

Stone measures slightly under 1" in diameter

Weight - 27.50 grams

This is a dynamic and substantial ring with great presence

Hallmarked with the national mark, 925, Turku, U7 [1973] and Made in Finland

Very good vintage condition

Puig Doria modernist sterling silver necklace

Spain

1960's to 70's

Pendant measures 3" x 3"

Necklace should fit a 14" neck

Weight - 105 grams

Marked Puig Doria, Spain, 925

Very good vintage condition

G. Ralph Smith (b. 1907, Circleville, Ohio) STUDIED: -PAFA, 1933-38 -Cresson Traveling Scholarship, 1937 EXHIBITED: -Columbus Museum of Art -PAFA -Philadelphia Museum of Art -Albright Knox Art Gallery -Philadelphia Art Alliance -National Academy of Design -Butler Institute of American Art -Scribner's (solo), New York -Swains Gallery, Philadelphia -Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia COLLECTIONS: -Columbus Museum of Art -Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland -Philadelphia Mu...

American modernist jewelry movement.

Sterling silver pin made by Paul Lobel, c.1940s.

Entitled "Stradivarius",this brooch is in excellent condition.

Measurements 3" x 1".