Vintage Chris Steenbergen Rectangular Gold and Silver Brooch

This 14ct yellow gold and silver brooch from 1965 by the well-known Dutch contemporary jewellery artist, Chris Steenbergen, serves as a collectable piece of future antique jewellery. One gold sphere at the end of each centreline reaches to the middle of this silver square frame. Being an example 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).

Antique jewellery object group: brooch (artist jewellery)

Condition: excellent condition

Country of origin: Netherlands

Style: Art Jewelry – Art jewellery 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) jewellery. Art jewellery 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. 1965

Material: Silver and the balls and pin are 14ct yellow gold.

Extra information: Chris Steenbergen (1920-2007) is one of the few well know Dutch artist jewellers goldsmith silversmith in the second half of the 20th Century. Participated in many exhibitions in many countries and is mentioned in many books on contemporary jewellery art. Amore extended explanation on his life and works are to be found on our Chris Steenbergen glossary page.

Hallmarks: No hallmarks what so ever, not of the metals and not of Chris Steenbergen on this brooch. This brooch belonged to his legacy and was bought together with many other pieces that carry his hallmark.

Dimensions: 3,43 cm (1,35 inch) x 3,43 cm (1,35 inch)

Weight: 10,20 gram (6,56 dwt)