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Mardi Jo Cohen 1990 Memphis 20 Flatware Service in Sterling with Gemstones

$4,046.25per set
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£3,107.35per set
£4,143.13per set25% Off
€3,560.98per set
€4,747.97per set25% Off
CA$5,696.12per set
CA$7,594.83per set25% Off
A$6,380.91per set
A$8,507.89per set25% Off
CHF 3,318.87per set
CHF 4,425.16per set25% Off
MX$77,833.98per set
MX$103,778.64per set25% Off
NOK 42,253.60per set
NOK 56,338.14per set25% Off
SEK 39,842.14per set
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DKK 26,578.18per set
DKK 35,437.58per set25% Off

About the Item

Flatware set designed by Mardi Jo Cohen (1959-). Fabulous sculptural table pieces, crafted by the renowned American metalsmith artist Mardi Jo Cohen back in the 1990. These pieces has been individually made with Memphis design patterns in solid sterling silver, with high polished finish. This set is composed by 20 pieces divided in 5 sets. Gemstones: Mounted in bezel settings, with round brilliant cuts gemstones such; five peridots and five pink topaz, with an approximate weight of 12 carats. Materials: Silver, Lucite, gemstones, Formica and enamel paint. Weight: Combined of 911.60 Grams, (584.36 Dwt). Measurements: Average of 30 mm by 174 mm (1.18 x 6.85 Inches). Hallmarks: Each piece is stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "MARDI JO COHEN 90 STERLING SILVER". Mardi Jo Cohen born in 1959. Her works can be found in the Yale University Collection, the National Museum of American Jewish History and the Museum of Art and Design in New York, as well as other prominent museums and galleries coast to coast. Often seen in the form of serving utensils and jewelry is rarely seen let alone available to acquire. The Memphis style Was emerged in 1981, when the Italian designer and architect Ettore Sottsass founded a group of artists and designers called Memphis. Bob Dylan’s song 'Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again' was playing on repeat during the group’s first meeting, which led to the group being named 'Memphis'. After the inaugural meeting, the group decided that they would meet again in February 1981. The members brought over 100 drawings with them, picturing a variety of bold, colorful designs with multiple stylistic influences. The Memphis Group went on to create furniture, fabrics, patterns, ceramics and other products in a distinctly Postmodern style that blended stylistic traits of 1950s kitsch, Art Deco, and Pop Art. If you love unashamedly brash and bold colors and patterns, you’ll be very happy to hear that the Memphis Style, the design style pioneered by the 1980s Memphis Group, is very much back in vogue. In 1985 Cleto Munari, set up a workshop-studio for the manufacture of unique objects in collaboration with some of the greatest architects, designers, artists, and writers in the world, among them Mario Botta, Alessandro Mendini, Alvaro Siza Vieira, Mimmo Paladino, Sandro Chia, and Dario Fo. Munari has devoted a major part of his enterprise to producing glassware in Murano, assisted by some of the master glassblowers of the venetian lagoon region. his creations can be found in the permanent collections of major museums across five continents, including in New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. The pieces produced was very influenced by the Memphis art movement. Note: A similar piece from this collection is included in the collection of the Museum of Art and Design, New York. Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation pouchette. Condition: The overall condition of these pieces are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the sterling. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. INVENTORY REF: D112228MONM/27.02.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.85 in (17.4 cm)Width: 1.18 in (3 cm)Depth: 1.18 in (3 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 20
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of these pieces are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the sterling. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D112228MONM/27.021stDibs: LU8303233724052

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