Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1467710 (stock #4152)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,600.00

Rachel Gera large and impressive sterling and garnet handcrafted necklace

Israel

1970s

Circumference - 14"

Length - from collar to bottom of center drop - 7" long

Weight - 100 grams

Marked - Hand Made, 925, Israel, Gera

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1469494 (stock #4171)
Auerbach and Maffia
$395.00

Frederick Prete sterling silver and jasper pendant necklace

1970

Pendant - 2 3/4" x 1 5/8"

Chain - 23" long

This well crafted folded form weighs a solid 38 grams

Etched signature on verso

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1469665 (stock #4174)
Auerbach and Maffia
$325.00

Jorma Laine modernist bronze necklace

Mid 20th century

Finland

Pendant - 2 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Weight - 42 grams

Chain - 24" long

Excellent condition

Marked J. Laine on verso

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1470222 (stock #4188)
Auerbach and Maffia
$699.00

Large and exceptional handcrafted brutalist mixed metal kinetic necklace

1970

Pendant - 3" x 4"

Chain - 25"

Unmarked

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1473146 (stock #4203)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,200.00

Relo design modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet watch

Germany

1970

Mechanical wind-up watch in working order

This elegant and high-quality cuff is made of heavy and solid sterling silver weighing a substantial 117 grams

Interior circumference - 7"

Face measures 1 5/8" tall

Safety clasps help secure the fit

Marked Relo, 925, Relo Design

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 : 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 : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1488784 (stock #4248)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,500.00

A stunning vintage Native American Squash Blossom necklace, a timeless piece of jewelry that embodies the rich cultural heritage and artistry of the Native American people.

Crafted from high-quality sterling silver and turquoise, the necklace features a series of intricately designed squash blossom motifs, a symbol deeply rooted in Native American tradition

The turquoise stone is revered in Native American culture for its spiritual significance and healing properties. The vibr...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1980 item #1488882 (stock #4253)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,495.00

Impressive art glass fish crafted by Fabio Tosi

Murano, Italy

Mid 1970s

Sommerso technique

This beautiful and heavy sculpture measures 12 1/2" long and 5" tall

In great condition

Etched signature

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...

All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Pre 1970 item #490092 (stock #474 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$3,800.00
Item - Monotype by Harry Bertoia circa. 1960. Condition - excellent. Professionally framed. Measurements - app.[image] 11 1/2"x 24", framed - 22"x 34 1/2". One of a kind.
All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1970 item #517346 (stock #531 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,800.00
Watercolor on paper board by Lloyd Ray Ney. Ney - 1893 - 1964, b. Pa., lived in New Hope, Pa. 1925 - 1964. Studied - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, winner of the Cresson Prize, WPA commissions, his non-objective paintings were included in 15 years of exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum [ 1947 - 1955]. This work is in very good original condition, frame is original, and measures app. 19" X 25", signed Ney,'61.
All Items : Fine Art : Sculpture : Pre 1970 item #548034 (stock #628)
Auerbach and Maffia
$4,800.00

Organic bronze sculpture.

Artist- Klaus Ihlenfeld

Measurements - app. 8" tall.

Condition - excellent.

Klaus was Harry Bertoia's best friend and first hand man in his workshop

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Watercolor : Pre 1970 item #574507 (stock #705)
Auerbach and Maffia
$2,500.00

Lloyd Ray Ney. Ney, - 1893 - 1964, b. Pa.

Lived in New Hope, Pa. Studied - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, winner of the Cresson Prize, WPA commissions, his non-objective paintings were included in 15 years of exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum [ 1947 - 1955].

This watercolor on paper board is in very good original condition, unframed, and measures app. 18" X 24", signed Ney,'62.

All Items : Fine Art : Paintings : Oil : N. America : American : Pre 1970 item #577318 (stock #717)
Auerbach and Maffia
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Modernist painting, oil on canvas c. 1960.

Artist - Gloria Goodman Bernstein, American, NY, 20th century.

Studied - ASL, NYC.

Image measures approx. 30" x 44".

Condition - excellent and original

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #598866 (stock #778)
Auerbach and Maffia
$350.00

Modernist sterling and copper ring by Jim Hayes - Aspen, Colorado.

Size - 7

Condition - very good.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1970 item #626637 (stock #834)
Auerbach and Maffia
$450.00

Robert Larin - modernist sculptural pewter necklace.

Pendant - 4" long. Necklace 5" x 5 1/2" in diameter.

Condition - excellent.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #630834 (stock #854)
Auerbach and Maffia
$325.00

Ottaviani sterling and enamel necklace.

16" outstretched, pendant - 2 1/2" x 1 5/8".

Condition - very good.