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 : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1491683 (stock #4261)
Auerbach and Maffia
$425.00

Mary Ann Sherr modernist sterling silver earrings

2 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Weight - 10 grams

Post back

Signed on verso

All Items : Artists : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1990 item #791244 (stock #2122 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$295.00

Donald Friedlich

American Modernist Sterling & 18k Gold Earrings

Excellent condition

5/8" dia.

Pierced

Dated 1985

Friedlich graduated from RISD in 1982

His work has been well exhibited, appeared in several print publications, and been placed in many important public and private collections, including the Victoria & Albert, the Museums of Fine Arts in Boston & Houston, the Smithsonian, among others.

Friedlich's wor...

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 : Fine Art : Prints : Lithographs : Pre 1990 item #926603 (stock #2287)
Auerbach and Maffia
$395.00

Hugh Kepets architectural screen print

Entitled - MG 111

35 in an edition of 45

24" x 32"

Pencil signed and dated 1984

Professionally framed and in excellent condition

Hugh Kepets was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1946 and received Fine Arts degrees from Carnegie-Mellon University and Ohio University.

He now lives and works in New York City.

Kepets' work is included in most major corporate, numerous private and many public collectio...

All Items : Fine Art : Prints : Engravings : Pre 1990 item #929306 (stock #2292)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,200.00

Mitch Lyons - received a M.F.A. in ceramics from Tyler School of Art, and his B.F.A. from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Known for these unique mono prints utilizing a slab of clay.

His works are included in numerous private and public collections throughout the United States, such as the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Woodmere Art Museum, American University, and the Noyes Museum among others.

This exuberant mono print, framed, measures 44 1/2" x 35 1/4".

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All Items : Artists : Jewelry : Pins : Pre 1990 item #971818 (stock #2352)
Auerbach and Maffia
SOLD

Ramona Solberg [1921 - 2005]

Brooch

Silver and trade beads

2 3/4" x 4 1/4"

c.1980s

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Artists : Jewelry : Pins : Pre 1990 item #1004122 (stock #2386)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,200.00

Ramona Solberg - sterling silver, amber and shell "Fibula" brooch

5 1/2" x 2 1/2"

c. 1980

Excellent condition

All Items : Artists : Glass : Figural : Pre 1990 item #1025954 (stock #2439)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,800.00

Oscar Zanetti art glass bird

Beautiful lattimo, amber and silver leaf bodied bird with black extended beak application

7 1/2" x 7 1/2"

Excellent condition

Engraved signature and paper label