Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1021739 (stock #2427)
Auerbach and Maffia
SOLD

Stinn Modernist sterling silver abstract necklace

Pendant - 2" x 1"

Chain measures 17" when outstretched

Marked Stinn, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Artists : Jewelry : Pins : Pre 2000 item #1359564 (stock #3776)
Auerbach and Maffia
$795.00

Susan Kasson Sloan brooch

Sterling silver and resin

c. 1990's

3 1/2" x 1 1/8"

Signed on verso

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1960 item #1022440 (stock #2429 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$750.00

Svetozar "Toza" Radakovich best known for modernist jewelry and sculpture in collaboration with his wife Ruth in California

Both artisans were classically trained in drawing and painting

This work dates from a short period in the early 1950's when Toza was living in France

Image measures - 9" x 12"

With frame - 19 1/2" x 22 1/2"

In very good vintage condition

Original frame

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1353216 (stock #4073)
Auerbach and Maffia
$450.00

Swedish sterling silver modernist ring

1973

Size - 6

Height - 1 1/8"

Weight - 11.60 grams

Hallmarks - RCN, H in circle, three crowns, S and Y9 [1973]

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1405705 (stock #3503)
Auerbach and Maffia
$550.00

S. Zilka stelring and art glass pendant/brooch

Made in Israel

Pendant measures - 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Torque should fit a 14 3/4" neck

Weight - 59 grams

Marked S. Zilka, 925, Made in Israel

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1367057 (stock #3838)
Auerbach and Maffia
$795.00

Tamiko Kawata Ferguson -Japan/USA

Sterling silver necklace

Late 20th century

Should fit a 17" neck

Each link measures 1" at its widest point tapering down to 1/4"

Weight - 53+ grams

Marked Tamiko, sterling

Excellent vintage condition with only very light surface scratches

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1343354 (stock #3609)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,600.00

Tapio Wirkkala Kantarelli vase with line engraving

Finland

Dated 1952

Height - 6"

Width - 9"

Across - 8 1/4"

Engraved markings on bottom read - Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala - 52

Very good and clean condition with no issues to note

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #700439 (stock #1042)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,800.00

Tapio Wirkkala sterling silver kinetic necklace for N. Westerback.

Circa - 1973.

Pendant measures 4" in diameter. Chain measures 24" when outstretched.

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1195784 (stock #2743)
Auerbach and Maffia
$695.00

Tapio Wirkkala modernist blown glass vase with engraved spiral lines to body

1950's

6 1/8" tall

Top opening - 3 1/2" wide

Engraved Tapio Wirkkala Iittala

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1457647 (stock #4112)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,750.00

Tapio Wirkkala, for N. Westerback Oy, sterling silver "Crescent Moon" necklace

Finland

1972

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

Chain 24"

Hallmarked NW, 925H, Crown mark, Helsinki mark, T7

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1216360 (stock #2820)
Auerbach and Maffia
$3,000.00

Tapio Wirkkala Silver Moon modernist pendant and chain

Finland

1972

2.5" diameter

Markings pictured

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1321029 (stock #4011)
Auerbach and Maffia
$495.00

Theodor Olsen modernist sterling silver necklace

Mid 20th century

Norway

Pendant - 2 7/8" x 3"

Chain - 21" long

Weight - 57.65 grams

Hallmarked with artist cypher and 925

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Fine Art : Mixed Media : Pre 2000 item #962964 (stock #2340 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$750.00

Theresa Bernstein mixed media still life with red flowers.

Broad strong stokes and an exuberant immediacy give life to this almost abstract floral arrangement.

Image - 13" x 16 1/2".

With frame - 21 3/4" x 25 3/4".

C. 1994

Signed lower left.

In very good condition.

Bernstein, was born in Philadelphia on March 1, 1890 and lived to the age of 112.

She graduated from the Philadelphia School of Design for Women (now the Moore Colle...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1960 item #1347134 (stock #3654)
Auerbach and Maffia
$169.99

Tiffany and company modernist sterling silver magnifying glass

Mid 20th century

5 1/2" long

Marked Tiffany and Co. makers, sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1006850 (stock #2389 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,800.00

Tobias Musicant - Artist, American [NJ] 1921 - 2004

Exhibitions -

Pennsylvania Academy

The Philadelphia Print Club

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Solo shows -

Heffers Gallery - Cambridge, England

Contemporary Arts Gallery in New York

Sterling silver brooch with green stone

1 3/4" x 1 1/4"

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1455100 (stock #4092)
Auerbach and Maffia
SOLD

Tone Vigland modernist sterling silver ring

Norway

Mid 20th century

Size - 6 1/2

Weight - 21 grams

Front - 1" x 1"

Hallmarks pictured

Excellent condition

All Items : Artists : Jewelry : Pins : Pre 1990 item #906814 (stock #2267 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$850.00

Tony Papp post modernist sterling silver/gold wash, brooch.

C. 1980's.

2 3/8" in diameter.

Well crafted.

Strong three dimensional design.

Very good vintage condition.

Signed on verso.

Tony Papp, son of Joseph Papp NYC.

Studied at Parsons school of design.

His work was exhibited in galleries in New York, Boston and Philadelphia.

In 1986 he opened the Tony Papp Gallery in Trump Tower.

He also taught at seve...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1489670 (stock #4258)
Auerbach and Maffia
$350.00

Tony Papp sterling silver clip back earrings

These sleek and beautifully rendered earrings date from the 1980s

2" x 1"

Weight - 35 grams

Marked PAPP, sterling

Excellent condition

Tony Papp was the son of Joseph Papp, the renowned director of the New York Shakespeare Festival. He developed a fascination for jewelry as a form of wearable art during his time at the Parsons School of Design. His unique creations were exhibited in galleries across New...