Artist Jewelry by Chris Steenbergen silver necklace and pendant

This silver necklace and pendant from 1969 by the well-known Dutch contemporary jewellery artist, Chris Steenbergen, serves as a collectible piece of future antique jewellery. A grand circle pivots around a cylinder, which suspends from its necklace of hinging cannulas. Being a piece of minimalistic abundance, this jewel is a wearable statement.

Upon the purchase of this jewel, we will add the (Dutch) booklet 'Chris Steenbergen' by Marjan Unger (Stichting Fonds BKVB, Amsterdam, December 2000).

This particular jewel is pictured on page 32 in the catalog of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Netherlands, named 'Chris Steenbergen, goldsmith' published in 1985.

Antique jewelry object group: necklace and pendant (artist jewelry)

Condition: excellent condition
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Country of origin: Netherlands

Style: Art Jewelry - Art jewelry is created with a variety of materials, not just precious metals and gems, and forms a counterbalance to the use of "precious materials" in regular (fine) jewelry. Art jewelry should be compared to expressions of art in other media such as glass, wood, plastics and clay. (from: Wikipedia) or more info on styles

Period: ca. 1969
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Material: Silver
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Extra information: Chris Steenbergen (1920-2007) is one of the few well know Dutch artist jewelers goldsmith silversmith in the second half of the 20th Century. Participated in many exibitions in many countries and is mentioned in many books on contemporary jewelry art. A more extended explanation on his live and works are to be found on our Chris Steenbergen glossary page.

Our complete collection of: Chris Steenbergen jewelry.

Hallmarks: Both necklace and pendant are seperately hallmarked with the Dutch control mark representing a standing lion with the number 1 for silver 925 (Sterling silver). In use since 1953. And with Chris Steenbergen's master mark.
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Dimensions: Pendant height 12,20 cm (4,80 inch) and diameter of circle is 6,77 cm (2,67 inch). Length of each link is 2,50 cm (0,98 inch) and total length chain is 69,00 cm (27,17 inch). Both ends of the necklace are made as a closure and when closed look as a normal link.

Weight: 92,90 gram (59,73 dwt)

Reference Nº: 13262-0100

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