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Period: Mid-20th Century
Chinese Mid-Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Cut and Polished Agate Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This necklace may be signed by an unknown maker, but did originate from China and date to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid Century Modern style. The necklace is composed of 14 karat yellow gold which accents the semi--circular cut and polished agate stones in varying colors. The clasp is done with pierced Chinese...
Category
Chinese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold
English Art Deco Men’s Enamel Pair of Cuff Links
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of matching Art Deco men’s cuff links with a great geometric pattern. Silver toned metal with blue and white enamel decoration. ...
Category
English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Pair of Elegant Early 1960s Christian Dior Blue
Clear Crystal Earrings
Located in London, England
An absolutely stunning early example of a pair of 1960s Christian Dior earrings with blue and clear crystals. The earrings are a classic example of Dior's elegant and sophisticated ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930s Art Deco Gents
s Skyscraper Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Devon, England
A rare find are these totally original enamel gents matching cufflinks dating from the 1930s. Great Art Deco geometric styling and color, can't be confused with any other era can the...
Category
English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Enamel
Ken Beldin Figural Kinetic Midcentury Mexican Copper and Mixed Metal Necklace
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful vintage copper necklace made in Mexico.
By ex-pat artist Ken Beldin 1940s and 1950s, unsigned.
Measures: 4" H x 1.75" W
In excelle...
Category
Mexican Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Copper
Eigil Jensen Designed for Anton Michelsen Sterling
Enamel Brooch
Earring Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This brooch and earring set was designed by Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen of Denmark in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The ...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Clothes Hangers attributed to Fontana Arte, Brass Wood Glass 1945 Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte.
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Pair of Bakelite Bracelets America, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
American vintage stunning pair of bakelite bracelets from the 1930s.
Measure: Circumference 9 inches.
Category
American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bakelite
KENNETH JAY LANE Double Ribbed Domed Clip-On Earrings
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your jewelry collection with the Kenneth Jay Lane Double Ribbed Domed Clip-On Earrings, a perfect fusion of opulence and contemporary design. Crafted from luxurious gold-tone...
Category
North American Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$113 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Women
s Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace with a 14 Karat Gold Ball Clasp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage women's Tahitian graduated black pearl necklace is unmarked with respect to a specific maker, but is marked with European g...
Category
Italian Baroque Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$7,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Set of Three Amber Necklaces, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Do you also want to wear something nice and especially something that others don't have, this might be something for you.
These are three amber necklaces strung with irregular pie...
Category
Baltic Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$901 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Leather and lucite costume jewelry necklace by Trifari, USA, 1950s.
By Trifari
Located in Milan, IT
Costume jewelry necklace made of 27 thin black leather strands, attached at both ends to two organically curved, clear and black lucite elements, one pierced and the other teardrop-s...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Amazing Vintage Caftan, Caramel Velvet and Gold Embroidered, ca. 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Amazing vintage handmade caftan, caramel color crushed silk velvet heavily with gold rim threads. Circa 1960's
The honey gold velvet kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand, super-luxe designer kaftan...
Category
Moroccan Moorish Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metallic Thread
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver French Paste Marcasite Jewelry Set, Brooch, Bracelet, Earrings
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century and Art Deco Estate Jewelry Marcasite Set is a dazzling ensemble featuring a brooch, bracelet, and clip-on earrings. Crafted with intricate marcasite detailing set in timeless designs, this set exudes elegance and vintage charm, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any outfit.
Earrings are marked "925"
Ring is signed "Sterling"
Mid-Century marcasite jewelry...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
$324 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Georg Jensen "Chime" Necklace by Astrid Fog
Located in Toledo, OH
Georg Jensen "Chime" Necklace by Astrid Fog. Circa 1960-1969. Necklace designed by Astrid Fog for Georg Jensen. It has long multiple chains...
Category
Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mexican Modern Silver and Amethyst Brooch Antonio Pineda
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Mexican modern brooch by Antonio Pineda circa 1950-60s. The minimalistic piece features a silver shaft with a curved end and a set-in drop of am...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Jack Boyd Sculptural Bronze Necklace Mid Century Abstract Art To Wear
By Jack Boyd
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bronze Necklace, by California artist Jack Boyd, unsigned, American, circa 1960s. Retains its warm original patina. From end to end, the necklace measures 24"L. The pendan...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Silvered Bronze Box with Relief Cast Poem by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wonderful jewelry box in silvered cast bronze by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997). From a small special series, the designer created circa 1945-55. on which poems were cast in relief on the cover. Most existing examples features poems that are well-known. This poem, however, was not identified by us, and possibly is a creation of the artist herself. It is a very soulful prose (see the full poem in French below). Signed on the base as shown.
We have a gilt bronze box with the same relief cast poem that comes with a three-page Certification in French by Comite Line Vautrin, shown in some photos as well.
Reference: For other boxes with poems see "Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician by Line Vautrin and Patrick Mauries, page 42.
"Les glaciers vagabonds qui ébranlent les murs
et les anges frileux qui cherchent un asile quand la nuit de décembre
anesthésie la ville t’effraient plus que les morts tutélaires et durs
Ils désertent pour toi...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Bakelite + Celluloid Linked Necklace Dark Green Arching Dangles
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1930s. Unknown Maker, possibly Mazor. A light green Celluloid linked chain and (11) dark green Bakelite dangles. They have an organic feeling of arching reeds or arcing grass blades. American Industrial design...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bakelite
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Concert, Silver Brooch by Mirko Basaldella, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
The concert is a silver brooch realized by the artist Mirko Basaldella in the 1950s.
Measures: 2 x 5 cm.
Excellent conditions.
Mirko Basaldella, Brother of Afro and Dino ...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Bjorn Weckstrom Lapponia Modernist Biomorphic Sterling Silver Pendant
Chain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This sterling silver and acrylic pendent and chain were done by the renowned Finnish jewelry maker, Bjorn Weckstrom in his signature Organic Modernist style in approximately 1970. Th...
Category
Finnish Organic Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hobe Peacock Fringe Set Necklace
Earrings
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hobé necklace and earrings set constructed from gilt brass and glass beads.
A serpentine collar chain necklace with filigree hidden clasp. The central ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
$1,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bracelet by Line Vautrin – Beige Talosel Encrusted with Violetts Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
This beige Talosel bracelet has been meticulously hand-sculpted by scarification to create an organic shape reminiscent of the emblematic creations of Line Vautrin.
Each link, there are seven in total, is adorned with purple mirrors subtly embedded in the Talosel to create a very shimmering and luminous effect that perfectly captures Line Vautrin’s poetic aesthetic. The small, irregularly shaped...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Mirror, Talosel
Vintage Michael
Frances Higgins American Modernist Fused Glass Pendant
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Michael and Frances Higgins American Modernist Fused Glass Pendant. Vintage 1960s handmade glass pendant of ruby red with black, pink, o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Glass
Hector Aguilar Stunning Mexican Sterling Jewelry 5-Piece Set Armadillo Design
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fabulous Armadillo design 940 Taxco sterling jewelry set by Hector Aguilar.
Graceful and solid. Belt and necklace are strung on the original ve...
Category
Mexican Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large French Sculpted Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large bonze box (based on the size, it is likely a card case) by French Parisian art jewelry designer Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The box features an interesting design i...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Glass Cloud Stand Jewelry Boutique Shop Window Display Prop NYC Dept
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting Department Store Window Display Prop Shelf. Heavy clear glass cloud form abut 3/16th on steel jack base, rubber feet to one side and ball feet...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Steel
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Ilya Schor Silver Bridal Dowry Bracelets – "Wild Bird of the Queen of Sheba"
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of handcrafted silver bracelets, created by artist and master engraver Ilya Schor in New York in 1950, were designed as part of a bridal dowry. Featuring intricat...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Tiger
s Eye Cufflinks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These gold cufflinks feature tiger's eye gemstones, which have been formed into power rods. The gemstones have a beautiful gold and brown sheen to them, even in low-light situations....
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$728 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Ken Beldin Vintage Jewelry Made in Mexico, Abstract Copper Pin, Signed
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful vintage copper pin created in Mexico
By ex-patriate artist Ken Beldin 1940s and 1950s.
Measures: 3.5" H x 1.75" W
Signed on the back: Beldin & Mexico.
In excellent vint...
Category
Mexican Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Copper
Vintage Red Long Amber Necklace, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
Do you also want to wear something nice and especially something that others don't have, this might be something for you. These beads have a beautiful red color.
This is an amber ...
Category
Baltic Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Multi-gemstone
$199 Sale Price
69% Off
Joseff of Hollywood Jeweled Amber Cabochon Cross Necklace Costume Jewelry
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Classic & Brilliant Cross necklace with stacked Amber Cabochons and Vivid Clear Rhinestones with the Original Chain & Closure, all in Very Good Vintage Condition with some light pati...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Beaded Purse
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful iridescent peacock blue beaded purse from the 60's made in Japan, in perfect condition.
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silk, Glass
$125
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A circular shape brooch in gilt bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1940s-1950s. It depicts what appears to be figures of saints on a crossed background with...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Ken Beldin Figural Pendant, Midcentury, Made in Mexico, Copper
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Modern design vintage necklace made in Mexico by ex-pat artist Ken Beldin 1940s and 1950s.
Etched signature on the back: Ken Beldin. In excellent vinta...
Category
Mexican Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Ladies 18-Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Styled Necklace or Chain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This midcentury ladies 18-karat yellow gold necklace dates from the 1970s and has very unique modernist styled geometric links. This chain is quite substantial in length and measures...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Vintage Mediterranean Coral Necklace, c. 1950s–70s
Located in Worcester, GB
Vintage Mediterranean Coral Necklace, c. 1950s–70s
An evocative strand of natural Mediterranean red coral, fashioned from branch-form fragments in rich vermilion tones. Each coral p...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Coral
$426 Sale Price
32% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver Signed EK MIK Stousland Modernist Figural Pendant
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage sterling silver signed EK MIK stousland modernist figural pendant, circa 1960s. MIK Stousland (1920-2002) was an architect, sculptor, and jewelry...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Evening Bags
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Choose among three evening bags: the price is the same for everyone.
1) Chestnut brown jais sweater, with red and green flowers; silver metal closure with double opening; Liberty per...
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
$284 Sale Price
20% Off
French Bronze Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cast bronze brooch by French Parisian Art Jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1950s. The small lovely bronze pieces features a medallion insignia design with olive branch wreath...
Category
French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Gilt Bronze Brooch by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A brooch in gilded bronze by French art jeweler Line Vautrin circa 1950s-1960s. The unusual model depicts the mathematical sign of infinity, on which appears in relief inscription of...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Ken Beldin Large Scarab Design Pendant, Mid-Century Mexican Mixed Metal
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Modern scarab design vintage mixed metal necklace made in Mexico by ex-pat artist Ken Beldin 1940s and 1950s.
Signed on the back: Ken Beldin. In excellent vintage condition. The pendant measures: 3" H x 2 1/4" W.
The necklace chain is made of copper, shells, beads, and leather and is approximately 20" total length.
The pendant bears a lovely green patina and hangs from the original chain.
Ken Beldin (1900-?) was born in Mississippi and was educated at U. of C. Berkeley. He retired as head of a successful ad agency in Los Angeles in 1931 to travel through the Southwest. He worked for a time with Mexico’s National Railways attracting tourists to travel to Mexico by rail and was drawn into the rugged beauty of Mexico and its people. He set up a studio in Tenencingo South of Mexico City near Taxco and began creating one of a kind jewelry and sculpture. He was the custodian of a collection of archeological Pre-Columbian stones, and it was from these he derived his motifs. His "modern Ethnic" jewelry was considered to have the most feeling and the most authentic look of the Period. He worked throughout the 1940s and 1950s with copper, brass, steel, wood and leather. His work was admired and collected by some of the elite of Hollywood including Barbara Hutton, Edward G. Robinson, James Cagny and Sammy Davis, Jr. His friends in Mexico who also purchased his work were: Diego Riviera...
Category
Mexican Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Michael
Frances Higgins American Modernist Fused Glass Pendant
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage 1960s Michael & Frances Higgins American Modernist Fused Glass Pendant. Handmade glass pendant made up of yellow, orange, gold, and gray colors on a 25" cotton cord. Signed Higgins...
Category
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Glass
Austrian Antler Brooch with English Gold Medal
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Handmade brooch in the form of an antler in silver gilded. In the middle a Victorian gold medal dated 1895. Austrian hallmark and silver hallmark.
Category
Austrian Black Forest Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold, Silver
Leather and metal gymnastics horse, 1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
Leather and metal gymnastics horse, 1950s
Gymnastic tool, height adjustable in brown leather, hoof of horse and metal
MEASUREMENTS H90 x L85 x P68
WEIGHT Kg 60
Style
Vintage
Perio...
Category
Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
Early Sterling Silver Pendant William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely necklace pendant in 980 sterling silver from Taxco, Mexico. Designed and made by the studio of William Spratling, an American designer and entrepreneur who established his s...
Category
Mexican Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Héctor Aguilar Sunflower 0.940 Silver And Amethyst Quartz Brooch
Located in Mexico City, MX
An interesting 1940's Mexican 0.940 Silver brooch by Taxco silver designer Héctor Aguilar. The sunflower-shaped brooch is shows an amethyst quartz in the middle and spheres surroundi...
Category
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, Silver
Vintage Sterling
Pearl Tone White Enamel Bracelet Norway "A" 925
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage gilded sterling silver and white or pearl tone enamel figure eight links bracelet with "A" 925 stamped on the back. Similar styling as David Anderson and Arne Nordlie...
Category
European Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sculptural Silver Necklace by Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken sterling silver necklace with five roundel bell shape of gradual sizes linked by joint chains, designed and made by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1965. The subtly hammered roundels evoke a sense of history with the form found in pre-Columbian culture, yet the necklace appears beyond ethnic, it exuberates a confident and bold modernism. The necklace with Peruvian Cultural Ministry label to verso.
Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
Category
Peruvian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jeweler Box in Marquetry of Different Woods and Applications, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jeweler box in marquetry of different woods and applications.
Artdeco period.
circa 1930.
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Wood
French Art Bronze Brooch St Eloi by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare bronze brooch St Eloi by Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin ((French, 1913–1997) circa 1946. Brilliantly designed in the shape of horseshoe with the saint spreading his arms ho...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze À La Gloire des Phoques Brooch Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken bronze brooch by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1946 named "À La Gloire des Phoques" (The glory of the seals). This bronze brooch features a se...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
WMF Necklace with Myra Glass Beads – Art Deco c1930
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : WMF necklace with Myra glass beads
Date : c1930
Period : Interwar
Origin : Geislingen-an-der-Steige. Germany
Decoration : Iridescent myra glass beads with orignal metal spa...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Glass
Cartier Gold Buckle Belt with 5 Small Golden Jaguar Buttons
By Cartier
Located in Brea, CA
A gold buckle black Cartier belt with 5 small golden jaguar buttons, every buttons with Cartier marker, the gold jaguar buckle with Cartier 1930 marker t...
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Leather
Davis Anderson Enameled Sterling Modernist Neclace
Located in Westport, CT
Large Enameled Modernist David Anderson Pendant with Long Sterling Chain,is app 23" long
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A three-part articulated gilt bronze brooch named "Le Travail Dominant le Mond" by French Parisian art jewelry and sculpture Line Vautrin (1913-1997...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Antique Classic Ballet Female Dancer Sculpture, French, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered bronze sculpture of a women dancing. Lovely lady. It has a alabaster tray or plate that can be use for jewelry, personal cards or keys. Made in...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Leather Belt with Large Sterling Buckles Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wide leather belt with large sterling silver buckle crafted by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1960-70s. The bespoken sculptural silver buckle features a biomorphic motif rooted in pre-Columbian culture. Marked: PERU, 950. The buck measures 5.75 x 5 x 2 inches and weighs about 126 grams (4.0511 troy ounces). The detachable belt consists of two parts is adjustable from approximately 33 inches to 36 inches.
Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
Category
Peruvian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rebajes Sterling Silver Ubangi Brooch, Master Modernist Jewelry Artisan
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s ubangi woman pin is among the most striking of artist Rebajes pieces. Seldom seen sterling silver version, as most Rebajes pieces are in copper. It is jigsaw cut with wrapped w...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Bespoken Leather Belt with Sculptural Sterling Buckles Graziella Laffi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wide leather belt with sterling silver buckle and matching ornaments crafted by Graziella Laffi (1923-2009), Lima, Peru, circa 1965. The prominent silver articles feature the shape and motif rooted in pre-Columbian culture that inspired the artist's work. Mark on verso: PERU 950, extended size is 47 x 3 inches (119.4 x 7.6 cm) and weight is about 428 grams. Belt length adjustable between 27 to 38 inches. This lot with partially effaced Peruvian Cultural Ministry label to verso.
Graziella Laffi was born in 1923 in Florence, Italy to Gino Laffi, a silversmith and artist. Following her family tradition, Graziella enrolled in master classes after elementary school, focusing on design and painting. She next attended Escuela de Bellas Artes de Puerta Romana for three years, where Gino taught, and then to the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze, where she concentrated in architecture until the start of World War II. In 1947, Graziella, then twenty-four, immigrated with her parents to Peru. Gino later created a silversmith studio and showroom called Fabrica Laffi on Avenue Mexico, where Graziella initially learned her Craft. The Pre-Columbian culture in her adopted country inspired Graziella to travel and collect, which ultimately influence her design in the silver pieces. Graziella learned the metalworking techniques of the ancient Peruvian civilizations and rejected the current technology. She mostly used hammering, rolling and creating joints as the ancients do. As an ambassador of Peruvian culture, her work promoted the indigenous Peruvian art and rekindled the interest in its ancient heritage throughout South America, the United States and Europe. She exhibited her growing collection of Peruvian artifacts...
Category
Peruvian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
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