Andrew Grima Book, Limited Edition, 1991

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Andrew Grima Book, Limited Edition, 1991

About the Item

One of the most original and luxurious books on jewellery ever published. GRIMA Limited Edition Book Each copy comes with an original painted illustration by Andrew Grima Photographed in his own inimitable style by Johann Willsberger. The book traces Grima's career over forty years, recording every phase of his designing from the uncut stones to the finished piece. Foreword by Alexander Walker and introduction by Graham Hughes. The book measures 31cm x 33cm Almost 300 pages and 200 full page colour photographs Limited edition of 1000 numbered copies Disclaimer: Some images contain nudity About Grima Andrew Grima was one of a handful of British designers who revolutionised jewellery in the early 1960s. Unlike most of his contemporaries, he didn't learn his trade at art school, being entirely self-taught and having never worked at the bench. He considered being a pure designer to be an advantage; his ideas were never confined by technical ability, only by imagination. By the mid 1960s Grima had become the doyen of British jewellery design - the Royal and society jeweller of the day. He is the only jeweller to have been awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Prize for Elegant Design and his service to industry was recognised with The Queen’s Award for Export. He won the De Beers Diamonds International Award (the Oscars of jewellery design) a record 13 times and, in 1969, was commissioned by Omega to create one of the most outrageous and daring watch collections ever made. Today Andrew Grima is recognised as one of the great modernist jewellery designers of the 20th century; perhaps the most influential of the post-war period. His work can be seen in the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. Since Andrew’s death in 2007, his wife Jojo and daughter Francesca continue the tradition of creating highly original handmade jewellery. A limited collection of 20 to 30 pieces is created each year as only a handful of goldsmiths, most of whom have been employed by Grima for over 40 years, possess the skills required to make these unique pieces. Jojo and Francesca also accept requests for bespoke designs and offer a large selection of vintage pieces. The Grima collections can be viewed by appointment or at Masterpiece London.

Creator:
Grima
Dimensions:
Width: 12.21 in (310 mm)Length: 13 in (330 mm)
Style:
Modernist
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
1991
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: GRIMABOOK1stDibs: LU69332691093