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.

 


  • Errico Cassar; Errico Cassar 'He Who Dares Not Grasp the Thorn Should Never Crave the Rose' pendant


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 22 000 - 28 000

About this Item

South Africa 1955-
Errico Cassar 'He Who Dares Not Grasp the Thorn Should Never Crave the Rose' pendant
silver thorn mounted within enamel and silver open oval with attached pearl and twisted link chain, engraved with maker's mark and date, length approximately 70cm, total weight 115 grams
2025

Notes

My work entails forming shapes by various means. The use of enamel is prominent in many pieces. I combine the formed and vitreous enamel work in order to create pieces of jewellery. In addition, the use of lost wax casting is also evident in my work. I work primarily in metal or organic materials such as bone, shell, mother of pearl, horn, etc.

- Errico Cassar

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