Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1500963 (stock #4278)
Auerbach and Maffia
$425.00

Bent Knudsen sterling silver and banded agate ring

This striking statement ring comes with an adjustable band and presents here as a size 8

Weight - 20 grams

The stone measures 1 3/4" tall x 1 1/8" across

Stamped sterling, Denmark, Bent K, 204

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1500745 (stock #4276)
Auerbach and Maffia
$950.00

Francisco Rebajes sterling silver and musanga branch Brooch

1950

3 1/4" X 2 1/2"

Weight - 20 grams

This rare and iconic handcrafted work by Rebajes is one of his earliest signature pieces

Very fine vintage condition

Stamped Rebajes, sterling on verso

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1500661 (stock #4275)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,600.00

Harry Osaki modernist sterling silver and pearl brooch

California

1950

This rare and unique brooch measures 2 5/8" x 2"

Weight - 27 grams

Excellent condition

Signed on verso

Harry Osaki (1904-1985) was a talented and highly respected gold and silversmith who made a significant impact in the realm of fine and wearable art...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1500215 (stock #4274)
Auerbach and Maffia
$399.00

Robert Gardner modernist sterling silver kinetic earrings.

Mid 20th century

These rare and impressive earrings measure 3 1/2" long x 1 1/2" across.

Each earrings weighs 11 grams.

Excellent condition

Gardner studied for his master's degree at the Cranbrook Academy and taught at Carnegie Melon for three decades after graduating.

Active years - 1950s to the 1960s.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1970 item #1497704 (stock #4272)
Auerbach and Maffia
$955.00

Georg Jensen sterling silver pendant bracelet

Designer - Vivianna Torun

Post 1945

2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Weight - 16 grams

Both pendant and bracelet are signed and numbered

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1497659 (stock #4271)
Auerbach and Maffia
$450.00

Betty Cooke Sterling Silver Statement Brooch

This large and iconic brooch is a signature work by Cooke

Inspired by a simple blade of grass this classic piece measures 4" tall

Weight - 9 grams

Marked Cooke

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1497141 (stock #4270)
Auerbach and Maffia
SOLD

Modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet

Puig Doria, Spain

1970

2" x 2 1/2"

Weight - a hefty 90 grams

Signed and in excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #1493758 (stock #4267)
Auerbach and Maffia
$550.00

Large American Modernist Sterling Spiral Brooch

Artisan - Ed Wiener

c.1948

3" x 2 3/4" measured diagonally

Weight - 20 grams

Stamped on reverse

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1492787 (stock #4263)
Auerbach and Maffia
$345.00

Carl Roupoli art deco era sterling silver bracelet depicting running deer

1930s

Length - 6 1/2" long x 3/4" wide

Weight - 45 grams

Marked C. Roupoli, sterling

Excellent condition

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 : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1490062 (stock #4260)
Auerbach and Maffia
SOLD

Arne Johansen sterling silver and green gemstone pendant

Denmark

1 1/2" x 2 3/4"

Weight - 35 grams

Marked - Aj, 925s, Denmark

Excellent condition

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...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1489669 (stock #4257)
Auerbach and Maffia
$435.00

Arne Johansen modernist sterling silver and Lapis pendant

Denmark

Mid 20th century

2 1/8" x 1"

Weight - 21 grams

Marked on verso - Denmark, 925s, AJ

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1489043 (stock #4256)
Auerbach and Maffia
$795.00

Vintage native American cuff bracelet

Beautiful inlay of coral, turquoise, nacre, and black onyx set in silver depicting an antelope kachina.

Silver drops adorn the face with wings of nacre and onyx framing the central element.

The front measures 2 1/8" tall

The interior circumference is 5 1/4" with a rear gap of 1 1/2" for a total of - 6 3/4"

This well-crafted and hefty bracelet weighs a solid 62 grams.

Unsigned

Excellent vintage conditi...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1950 item #1488883 (stock #4254)
Auerbach and Maffia
$450.00

Native American silver and green turquoise bracelet

c. 1930s - 40s

Well-crafted bracelet with stamp work depicting arrow feathers and thunderbirds, with rope scroll work and rain drops framing the central stone.

Interior circumference measures 5 3/4" with a rear gap of 1" for a total of 6 3/4".

The front measures 1 1/2" tall tapering back to 5/8" at the end

>p>Weight - 40 grams

In excellent vintage condition with a beautiful warm patina

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1488881 (stock #4252)
Auerbach and Maffia
$325.00

Vintage sterling silver and turquoise peacock brooch

3 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Weight - 32 grams

Marked silver, Mexico

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1488788 (stock #4250)
Auerbach and Maffia
$695.00

Uno A Erre sterling silver and enamel bracelet

Italy

1960 - 1970

This favorite modernist bracelet is meant for a small wrist measuring 6 1/4" in wearable length and 1" wide

Marked UnoAErre, 925

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1980 item #1488784 (stock #4248)
Auerbach and Maffia
SOLD

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...