GILBERT ALBERT 1960 Free-Form Sculptural Organic Ring In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Sculptural ring designed by Gilbert Albert (1930-2019) for Bucherer.
This is a very rare organic ring, created in Geneva Switzerland by the iconic jewelry designer Gilbert Albert, back in the late 1960's. This sculptural organic ring has been crafted for the Swiss luxury house of Bucherer in patinated solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured patterns. The brutalist design with free and disorderly shapes clings to the user's finger as if it were part of it.
Designer: Gilbert Albert.
Country: Geneva Switzerland.
Period: Modernist.
Weight: 10.90 Grams, (6.99 Dwt).
Size: 5.75 and may be sized on request.
Measurements: 22 mm by 17 mm (0.87 x 0.67 Inches) and raise 7 mm over the finger
Hallmarks: Stamped with Swiss marks; the maker's mark GA, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt yellow gold and signed in full as follow, "GILBERT ALBERT-BUCHERER .750".
Gilbert Albert
He was born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1930. He was a jewelry designer and one of the most influential jeweler artists of the 20th and 21th century with more than 10 world award winning prizes. He made important sculptural jewelry works for the Patek Philippe company and he worked there as part of the designer team. He was head of the workshop from the 1955 to 1962, during which time he designed his signature asymmetrical watches for the company. Mr. Albert took his inspiration from his passion for modern art, notably works by Brancusi and Mondrian. In 1962 after leaving the Patek Philippe Co, he founded and opened his own firm at rue de la Corraterie in Geneva where one of his workshops is located still today. He also worked for the Omega SA Watch Company. Recently the company opened boutique stores in Paris and the New York city.
Collateral: This Gilbert Albert ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this Gilbert Albert ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold and all parts are secured in the settings. This ring was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R032125ANNM/.2628
