Origins & Legacy of Art Jewellery in South Africa

Timed Online Auction, 6 - 22 October 2025

Legacy
About the Session

Legacy, showcases 16 contemporary practitioners whose work reflects the movement’s enduring spirit of experimentation. Like their predecessors, these art jewellers often work with non-precious materials, producing pieces that are expressive, sculptural and conceptually adventurous.  Through these wearable artworks, the artists employ art jewellery as a critical medium to reflect upon, comment on, and challenge the world around them, exploring questions of identity, place, social standing, cultural practices, and political viewpoints.

 


  • Chris de Beer; Chris de Beer 'Vervaldatum #1 (sell by 15/10/2022)' brooch
  • Chris de Beer; Chris de Beer 'Vervaldatum #1 (sell by 15/10/2022)' brooch


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 1 200 - 1 400

About this Item

South Africa 1958-
Chris de Beer 'Vervaldatum #1 (sell by 15/10/2022)' brooch
moulded high-density polyethylene, set with a sterling silver bird and steel brooch pin mechanism, length approximately 6m, total weight 6 grams
2025

Notes

I explore new materials and techniques and have noticed how we are taking plastics for granted. Is it similar to viewing weeds as pioneer plants? Birds are a universal symbol of innocence and peace, whereas chameleons, or their lack, are indicators of the state of our natural ecosystem.

- Chris de Beer

Brooch comes with handmade packaging, a cyanotype leaf print envelope with title, artist's signature and date.

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