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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Omega, design attributed to Gilbert…
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Sydney
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20-Apr-2021
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Pair of 18ct gold earrings, Omega, design attributed to Gilbert Albert, circa 1969, of foliate design, each modelled as a textured openwork elliptical hoop, gross weight approximately 10.83 grams, numbered D797, maker's mark for Omega, approximately 22.5 mm x 12.5 mm, clip fittings. Other Notes: Gilbert Albert was born in Geneva in 1930. After studying jewellery craftsmanship and design at L'Ecole des Arts Industriels in Geneva, in 1955 at the age of 24 he joined Patek Philippe as designer and head of the workshop, breaking away from traditional shapes, he introduced asymmetrical triangles and rhombic forms inspired by his passion for modern sculpture and works by his favourite artists, such as Brancusi and Mondrian. He also introduced textured organic surfaces on the asymmetrical shapes designed for the Patek Philippe 'Ricochet' collection. His daring and unconventional case designs are considered as cutting-edge today as they were 50 years ago, in 1960 he went onto design for Omega, subsequently opening his own workshop in Geneva in 1962 specializing in the design and manufacture of unique jewels and objects. From 1958 to 1988, his fantastical and original pieces gained him the prestigious 'Oscar' award at the diamonds international Awards no less than ten times: three for Patek Philippe, two for Omega and five times under his own workshop founded in 1962 - a unique achievement, over the years, Albert's work has been exhibited around the world from London to Tokyo, Johannesburg to New York and he was the first living artist since 1917 to be invited to show his creations in the Moscow Kremlin, first in 1991 and again in 2003.
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Jewellery: Earrings