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18CT TWO-TONE GOLD BRACELET, OMEGA, DESIGN ATTRIBUTED TO GILBERT ALBERT
Comprising of asymmetrical lines of textured organic links, gross weight 50.51 grams, internal circumference approximately 190mm, numbered AB.58, maker's mark for Omega.
LITERATURE
Jewels Online, Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 30 May 2019, Lot 9172. Gold Demi-Parure, 'Rocaille D'or', Omega, Designed By Gilbert Albert, Circa 1965, (illustrated, another example).
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.
Sold for $3,200
Lot 14
Comprising of asymmetrical lines of textured organic links, gross weight 50.51 grams, internal circumference approximately 190mm, numbered AB.58, maker's mark for Omega.
LITERATURE
Jewels Online, Sotheby's, Hong Kong, 30 May 2019, Lot 9172. Gold Demi-Parure, 'Rocaille D'or', Omega, Designed By Gilbert Albert, Circa 1965, (illustrated, another example).
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.
Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
Important Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8403
6:00pm - 20 April 2021
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Melbourne:
Friday 9 - Sunday 11 April, 10am-4pm
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 April, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Sharma
hamish.sharma@leonardjoel.com.au
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