Vintage Chris Steenbergen Gold and Silver Square Brooch

This 18ct red gold and silver brooch by the well-known Dutch contemporary jewellery artist, Chris Steenbergen, serves as a collectable piece of future antique jewellery. One gold square is placed between a smaller and bigger silver square plaque. Being a polished piece of minimalistic abundance of colour and shape, 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) – This jewel was part of a private collection which we were lucky enough to be able to purchase.

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)

Period: ca. 1965

Material: Two layers of silver and one layer of 18ct red 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. A more extended explanation on his life and works are to be found on our Chris Steenbergen glossary page.

Hallmarks: The Dutch control mark representing a tulip with the number 750 for 18ct gold. In use since 1953. The Dutch control mark representing a sword with the number 925 for silver 925 (Sterling silver). In use since 1955. And Chris Steenbergen’s master mark.

Dimensions: 4,40 cm (1,73 inch) x 4,40 cm (1,73 inch)

Weight: 23,60 gram (15,17 dwt)