-Robert Lee Morris Studio 1970 Sculptural Choker Necklace In ,925 Sterling Silver
A tri color links necklace designed by Robert Lee Morris.
Beautiful modernist necklace, created at the studio of Robert Lee Morris, back in the late 1970's. This vintage choker necklace has been crafted with a graduated twisted and hammered thick rigid wire, made of solid .925/.999 sterling silver. Fitted with a bold ball as a hook security lock.
Weight: 173.5 Grams, (111.22 Dwt).
Measurements: 18 Inches (45.72 Cm). The widest measure is 2.04 Inches (52 mm).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the silver assay mark and signed, "RLM ROBERT LEE MORRIS .925 STERLING".
Robert Lee Morris born in Nuremberg Germany in 1947. Is an American jewelry designer and sculptor, who attributes much of his inspiration to organic forms he admires in nature and to designing for an imaginary futuristic society. His designs have been made in gold, silver and bronze and he is known for his 24 carat matte gold plating and rich deep red copper and green patina. He has collaborated or designed collections for fashion designers Geoffrey Beene, Kansai Yamamoto, Calvin Klein, Anne Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Michael Kors and Donna Karan. Morris was awarded the Coty Award in 1981 and the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award by the CFDA Awards in 2007. Morris was discovered in 1971 by New York gallery owner Joan Sonnabend and first exhibited his work at her art jewelry outpost in the Plaza Hotel called, Sculpture to Wear. Shortly after the closing of Sculpture to Wear in 1977, he opened the first edition of Artwear Gallery at 28 East 74th Street on the Upper East Side, near the couture district on Madison Avenue. Artwear Gallery relocated to SoHo in August 1978 where it would be surrounded by contemporary art galleries. The new location also gained new celebrity clientele, including Issey Miyake, Geoffrey Beene, Madonna, Cher, Bianca Jagger, Janet Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, among others. Jewelry designers shown at Artwear Gallery, besides Morris included Ted Muehling and Cara Croninger. Robert Lee Morris own jewelry work in the 1980s was known as, "modern urban warrior pieces" and tapped into primitivism.
Note: This is an early piece from Robert Lee Morris.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N122922AAEH/5.143
