Art Smith - Modernist Jewelry 1950's

Up for auction on eBay is this major piece of Jewelry by Artist Art Smith.

I was lucky enough to sell this piece for my neighbor, a long time Antique Store owner.

My name on eBay is webwendy. Below is a description of this beautiful piece of silver and quartz necklace - really a sculpture in an of itself!

Beautiful, simple but elusively complex.

Elegant Sculptural Sterling Silver Necklace with Rock Crystal is a visual classic, yet has that unique timeless quality only an artist's eye can bring to life.

From every angle the form of this piece is precise, curvaceous and sleek.

The neck cuff is comfortable to wear. When worn it hugs the base of the neck and the crystal falls asymmetrically to the side, which looks quite stunning from many angles.

This signed Art Smith original is an wonderful example of a sophisticated piece of studio modernist jewelry.

Don't pass up a rare chance to own this extraordinary piece of art from a highly collectible Modernist Master.

Beautiful simple complexity.

Condition: Used, Very Good Condition, Signed by Artist - see photos
Material: Sterling Silver, Rock Crystal
Dimensions: 4 1/8" diameter, 2 7/8 opening, 31.5 gm

*I did not attempt to clean this piece - new owner's domain!

Age: circa 1950's

"Art Smith (1917-1982) is considered one of the most important modernist jewelers of the mid- 20th century. His biomorphic jewelry was designed to be an integral part of the body of the wearer." - Marabeth Schon

Art Smith is among the Artists featured in many books about Modernist Jewelry.

"Art Smith - Art Smith's modernist designs were integral to the parts of the body they were made to adorn; his jewelry, though sculpturally advanced, was not made to stand alone, but to be worn. 'A piece of jewelry, he said, is a 'whatisit?' until you relate it to the body%u2026Like line, form, and color, the body is a material to work with." For more information on Art Smith, please reference "Modernist Jewelry 1930 - 1960, The Wearable Art Movement" by Marbeth Schon."

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