RARE THOR SELZER Denmark STERLING & GOLD Modernist Abstract PENDANT NECKLACE
ITEM : RARE THOR SELZER Denmark STERLING & GOLD Modernist Abstract PENDANT NECKLACE. APPROXIMATE AGE : Mid 20th Century. APPROXIMATE SIZE : The hinged sectional pendant measures 6 3/8" in length by 7/8" wide. The sterling silver neck wire portion of the necklace has an approximate inner circumference of 16 1/2" which includes the nearly 2" open gap. VINTAGE CONDITION : Very Good to Excellent overall vintage condition with minor surface wear noted that is consistent with age and gentle use. WEIGHT : The pendant necklace has an approximate gram weigh of 97.30 grams. The pendant alone has an approximate gram weight of 85.90 grams.
MARKS : The large pendant is signed "THOR SELZER" and is marked "STERLING DENMARK"(see close up photograph). The neck wire does not appear to be marked or signed but has been tested and is guaranteed sterling silver.
NOTES : This RARE and unique one-of-a-kind Scandinavian modernist abstract wearable art pendant necklace by Thor Selzer was handmade by the artist using sterling silver and accents of high karat gold. The large over-sized pendant is made up of five(5) individual geometric open-work rectangular hinged sections, all slightly different in design from one another. This must certainly be one of the largest, most complex and exciting modernist abstract artisan studio pendant necklaces ever designed and hand-crafted by Thor Selzer during a period in his life when he was unquestionably at the heights of his artistic & creative powers. This is undoubtedly an exceptional Scandinavian modernist abstract piece of museum quality. Far, far nicer than shown!! ABOUT THE ARTIST THOR SELZER.Thor Selzer was born Thor Selzer Madsen(19251989). Thor Selzer opened his own studio and workshop in 1957. Was a Danish modernist abstract designer who created numerous pieces of wearable art for the Danish firm Georg Jensen as well as many unique pieces under his own name. His pieces included pendants, cuff links, earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, abstract pins and tie clips.
These were mostly rendered in silver and gold, sometimes combined with gemstones and shaped in modernist abstract constructive styles. Some of his more representational creations featured stylized flowers on stems where the flower petals were predominantly decorated with monochromatic enamels.
Some of Thor Selzers pieces were intended to be regarded as sculptural fine art and examples of these are displayed in the collections of museums including the Danish Museum of Decorative Art in Copenhagen, Denmark. There is no additional charge to combine 2 or 3 additional similar items in the same parcel. Vintage and antique items are hardly ever subject to any incoming charges. The item "RARE THOR SELZER Denmark STERLING & GOLD Modernist Abstract PENDANT NECKLACE" is in sale since Saturday, October 27, 2018. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Vintage Ethnic/Regional/Tribal\Scandinavian".
The seller is "mienchou" and is located in Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Jewelry Type: Pendant Necklace
- Material: Vintage Scandinavian Sterling/Gold Necklace
- Metal Purity: .925, Sterling Silver
- Metal: Sterling Silver (with Gold Accents)
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark
- Brand: Thor Selzer