Important Artists' Jewelry of the 20th Century Two Private Collections | Uwe Boettinger Necklace, 1970 Estimate: 12.000 - 14.000 EUR |
This year, we will hold the first auction dedicated especially to Jewelry of the 20th century. The works of Dusseldorf-based goldsmith Friedrich Becker, from the collection of the late Ellen Sauter, had met with huge interest last year already, and received record prices. The offer, comprising 155 lots that will come up for auction on 13 December, unites many important names and excellent works of art. Not only one, but two private collections were offered to us, thus presenting a cross section of 100 years of jewelry. |
| Humanity has adorned itself for centuries, but it was the 20th century when jewelry design gained a lot in importance. It is a point of intersection between Fine Art and Applied Art, uniting Design, Architecture, Painting, Sculpture and Conceptual Art. The goldsmith acts as a crafter and an artist. The works are their brainchild, they use gold, silver, other precious metals and many other materials freely, experimenting with concepts and shapes. Brooches look like tiny sculptures, the kinetic art of the 1960's shows clearly in some of the works, painterly effects or minimalistic tendencies, belong into the broad range of the design that made history in the goldsmithery of the last century. The auction offers the high-quality results of this high-contrast and exciting development. Read more |
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