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Thomas Gentille 1970 Rare Sculptural Ethnics Necklace In Copper And Cotton
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Rare Necklace designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-).
An impressive sculptural piece of art, created in New York city by the artist studio goldsmith Thomas Gentille, back in the late 1970. This museum and one-of-a-kind necklace has been masterfully crafted in pure copper with very sharp edges and fitted with a multiples braided silk cords.
The design is composed by a plaque of copper geometrically cutted with very sharp edges and it is treated with oxidation effects to create porosity and linear patterns.
Materials: Pure copper and brown silk cord.
Weight: 66.56 Grams (42.67 Dwt).
Measurements: 24 Inches (63.8 Cm). Decorative elements is 101.6 mm by 87.63 mm (4 x 3.45 Inches).
Hallmarks: Signed, "T. GENTILLE"
Thomas Gentille, born in Mansfield, Ohio in 1936 and a resident of New York since 1960. Is an American artist who is represented by nine pieces in the permanent collection of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, more than any other contemporary jeweler. He is a leading exponent of art jewelry worldwide and is one of the leading lights of studio jewelry in the United States.
As a master of materials in the late 1950s was the first to use novel combinations, he uses anything that suits his aesthetic; eggshell inlay, wood, pure pigment, aluminum, zinc, resin, pumice, and even sawdust, to create works that are small in scale but monumental in scope. A technical innovator and mentor for many jewelers over the years, Gentille was an early director of the stellar jewelry program at the 92nd Street Y in New York and is the author of Step-by-Step Jewelry (1968), a publication acknowledged by many metalsmiths as a standard text.
It was back in 2001 that Thomas Gentile was awarded the Herbert Hofmann Award in the jewelry section of the Internationale Handwerksmesse, Munich’s annual exhibition of craftsmanship, and since the artist has exhibited regularly in the city. In 2004 he was presented with he Bavarian State Award, in Munich. His pieces are one-offs, which are often unique in their closeness to sculpture and architecture. A remarkable feature is the 'eggshell' technique Gentille has developed, with which he creates astonishing crackle effects. With more than 180 jewelry objects and drawings, this book represents the first comprehensive retrospective of his life's work.
Collections: The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, New York, NY. The Design Museum Of Munich, Germany.
Provenance: Acquired from the artist in their New York studio, A private collection in Palm Beach. Florida, USA.
Literature: Dr Angelika Nollert, "Untitled. Thomas Gentille. American Jeweller”, Arnoldsche Publications 2016, for similar examples.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. This necklace has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N090722VONM/.1116
- Creator:Thomas Gentille
- Metal:
- Weight:66.56 g
- Dimensions:Width: 3.45 in (87.63 mm)Diameter: 24 in (609.6 mm)Length: 4.01 in (101.86 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. This necklace has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: N090722VONM/.11161stDibs: LU2690216936522
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