Modernist Jewelry and Modern Art by Auerbach and Maffia
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #1450567 (stock #3762)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,600.00

Ed Wiener modernist sterling, copper and rutilated quartz brooch

Late 1940s to 1950s

2 3/8" x 2 1/4"

Weight - 22 grams

Marked Ed Wiener, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition retaining the original oxidation

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1117950 (stock #2606)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,600.00

Rebajes modernist sterling, turquoise and pearl necklace

Unique hand crafted form

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

Necklace - 22" extended

Signed Rebajes sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1385816 (stock #3412)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,600.00

Erik Dennung modernist sterling necklace and bracelet set for B&D Denmark

Dramatic hand hammered statement jewelry

1970

Necklace should fit a 14 1/2" to 15 1/2" neck, width tapers from 1/2" to 1 3/8" at widest point

Bracelet measures 6" in circumference plus a 1 1/4" rear opening [7 1/4" total], width tapers from 1/2" to 1 1/4" at widest point

Weight - Necklace - 82 grams, Bracelet - 52 grams

Both pieces marked B&D, Erik Dennung, Denmark, sterli...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1960 item #657913 (stock #954)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,600.00

Merry Renk, modernist sterling silver necklace.

California, circa - 1950's

Classically simple interconnected forms superbly balanced and beautifully crafted.

Measures approximately 16 1/4" outstretched.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1429567 (stock #3695)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,595.00

John Prip and Ronald Pearson sterling silver necklace on the original leather cord

Ron Pearson was a student under Philip Morton at Alfred University in upstate New York while John Prip was an instructor there...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1435147 (stock #3728)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,595.00

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver seahorse brooch

Mid 20th century

This large and rarely seen work measures 3 1/4" x 2"

Weight - 18.5 grams

Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition retaining much of the original oxidized finish

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1392555 (stock #3439)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,500.00

Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen modernist sterling silver necklace

Denmark

1960s

This stunning sterling necklace features 26 three sided links with alternating washes of rose, gold, and darkened patina strung on a sterling chain

Length - 16"

Width - 5/8"

Weight - a substantial 83+ grams

Hallmarked AM, EJ, sterling, Denmark

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1219028 (stock #2832)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,500.00

Far Fan sterling silver serpent belt buckle

1950

Mexico

7" x 3 1/2"

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #856426 (stock #2193)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,500.00

Ed Levin modernist sterling bracelet

Rare early handwrought example of Levin's work, c. 1950 or earlier.

Three 1/4" diameter sterling silver balls.

Sterling silver wrap.

Deep blue and white ceramic beads.

Inside diameter measures 2 1/2"

Marked - see picture.

Very good vintage condition.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1020559 (stock #2424 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,500.00

Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver and lapis ring

Bold, strong and heavy this dramatic ring is a classic example of Gera's work

Size 10

Stands 1" above the finger

In very good vintage condition

Marked Gera 925 Hand Made

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1354878 (stock #4076)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,500.00

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and ebony brooch

Mid 20th century

3 5/8" x 1"

Weight 17+ grams

Marked Cooke, sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1428827 (stock #3691)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,500.00

Philip Morton Modernist Brooch

1950⁠

American modernist artisan

Author of the classic book "Contemporary Jewelry," a studio handbook, which spotlights hand made jewelry techniques and the various working artisans of the mid 20th century period

Morton's jewelry is rare and hard to find and this brooch is a great representation of the aesthetic at that time

2 1/4" in diameter

Copper and silver

Original untouched vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1244812 (stock #2958)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,500.00

Walter Rhodes modernist sterling silver and turquoise pendant necklace

1950

Pendant - 3" long by 2 1/2" across

Leather cord - 21" long extended

Marked Rhodes, sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #961905 (stock #2339 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,500.00

Rachel Gera Israeli modernist.

Bold, impressive, statement ring - sterling silver and rock crystal.

Stands 1" high on the finger.

Face - 1 1/4" x 1 3/4".

Size - 7 3/4 - 8.

Marked Gera Israel hand made 925.

Excellent vintage condition.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1084591 (stock #2526)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,495.00

Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver bracelet with inset stones

1950

6 3/4" long x 3/4" wide

Features the classic Hansen screw type closure

Markings - small H on cross bar of larger H, 925

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #628401 (stock #843 *)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,450.00

Early American modernist brass and silver necklace made by Betty Cooke, c.1940s.

Early example of Betty's work.

Excellent condition and all original.

Measures 7 1/4" long, pendant alone - 2 1/2" x 1/4".

Stamped Cooke.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1149109 (stock #2642)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,450.00

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and pearl brooch

1960

2 1/4" x 3 7/8"

Stamped Cooke sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #754948 (stock #2068)
Auerbach and Maffia
$1,450.00

Early American Vintage Modernist Sterling Deco Brooch

Betty Cooke

c.1950s

Excellent condition

2 3/4" x 3/4"