February 2025 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Lot 189:
Sold for: $360
Description
Item/Description: Outstanding designer, Gerda Lynggard Monies of Copenhagen graduated amber bead choker necklace. Modernist. Studio artisan jewelry. Polished honey hued translucent amber beads. Ovoid shaped. Beautiful natural inclusions. Hand-knotted and thread onto black cotton blend twine. Double silver plated open style lobster clasp. Hallmarked: Gerda Lynggard Monies Copenhagen.<BR><BR>Gerda Lynggaard is a Danish jewelry designer and co-founder of the Monies jewelry company which she cofounded with her husband Nikolai Monies in 1973. She is known for her large-scale, dramatic designs that incorporate natural materials like bone, wood, horn, and shells. <BR><BR>Material: Amber (tested), silver plated metal, cotton blend twine <BR><BR>Dimensions: Length: 19 1/4″; Width: 1 1/2″; approximately 170 grams <BR><BR>Condition: Very Good. Free of chips, cracks, repair. Knotting tight. Clasps in good working order. Signs of age, use and surface wear including scratches to beads, tarnish to clasps <BR><BR>Age: 1980s-1990s <BR><BR>Provenance: Private Estate<BR><BR>Shipping: $15 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
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