Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1479588 (stock #4222)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,200.00

Betty Cooke sterling silver and ebony brooch

Mid 20th century/American

4 1/4" x 1/2"

Weight - 10 grams

Stamped COOKE in wood on verso

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1480960 (stock #4223)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,650.00

Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver and garnet statement necklace

Israel

1970s - 1980s

Center element measures 5 1/2" long x 2" wide

Should fit a 15 1/2" neck

Weight - 120 grams

Marked on reverse - 925, Israel, Gera

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1481033 (stock #4224)
Auerbach and Maffia
$495.00

Uni David Andersen Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace

Designed by Unn Tangerud

Norway

Mid 20th century

Neck chain - 26" long

Kinetic pendant measures 2 3/4" x 3"

Fully hallmarked on reverse

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1481253 (stock #4225)
Auerbach and Maffia
$345.00

N E From sterling silver and amethyst bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

7 1/2" long

Weight - 26 grams

Marked on reverse - sterling, Denmark, NE From, 925S

Excellent condition

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1960 item #1481254 (stock #4226)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,750.00

Fratelli Toso

Italy

Mid 20th century

Glass with fused murrinas in green hues

Height - 5 1/2"

Opening width - 6" across

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1483982 (stock #4227)
Auerbach and Maffia
$575.00

Anna Greta Eker sterling silver modernist bangle bracelet

Norway

Mid 20th century

Interior circumference - 7"

Stands 2" at tallest point

Marked = ND,AGE,Plus,Sterling,925s,Norway

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1484313 (stock #4228)
Auerbach and Maffia
$850.00

Horacio De La Parra

Sterling and amethyst bracelet

Mexico

1940

Interior circumference - 8"

Each link measures 1 3/8" wide

Weight - a solid 81 grams

Pin type closure

Marked Parra H nos, Mex.

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #1484510 (stock #4230)
Auerbach and Maffia
$375.00

Toyokoki 950 silver bracelet

Japan

Post WW2

8" x 1"

Weight - 56 grams

Marked - Toyokoki, silver 950, CPO

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1486861 (stock #4235)
Auerbach and Maffia
$895.00

William Spratling sterling and ebony necklace

Mexico

1930s

Wearable length - 16 1/2" long

Weight - 30 grams

Hallmarked

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1488094 (stock #4236)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,100.00

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

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1488150 (stock #4238)
Auerbach and Maffia
$595.00

Clear etched glass vase depicting a female nude

Artist - Erkki Kappi

Height - 10"

Finland

1959

Signed on bottom

Excellent condition