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Exceptional Objects for Connoisseurs
Dancing in the night sky vase - wayne meeten
An extraordinary tour de force, inspired by a trip to the Artic Circle, this vessel re-creates Meeten’s experience watching the fleeting aurora borealis move rhythmically across the night sky. This exceptional piece of silversmithing took over four years to complete, Dancing in the Night Sky was created using Japanese hammerwork, and with Zougan inlay of 7777 18ct green gold and fine silver stars. The body of the vessel is formed of a copper and gold alloy called Shakudo. The inky, mysterious, midnight sky was created using Japanese Niiro patination. The piece has a magical presence, which speaks of Wayne’s relentless pursuit for perfection and his commitment to Tai Chi Ch’uan are echoed in the fluidity of the movement of the flickering Northern Lights:
“The metal will tell you what it wants to become. The metal will sing, it has energy. It is made of atoms and hardens when you hit it. It is a fusion of learning about the make up of the metal, and it’s the same with us.”
Material: gold and copper alloy
Awards: Goldsmiths Craft & design Awards 2020
Exhibitions: Goldsmiths’ Hall, London
Photo: Richard Valencia
Price on application
Candlesticks - nan nan liu
Nan Nan Liu’s signature layering techniques create instantly recognisable works, echoing the organic fluidity of water and waves. These layers mimic the variations in nature, evolving gradually in a soothing, yet energising manner. Her work is exceptionally pleasing to the eye; simultaneously tangible and other worldly.
This pair of candlesticks cleverly give the illusion of a trio and can be arranged in multiple compositions.
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Nan Nan’s work is held in major public and private collections including: P&O Makower Trust, Pearson Collection, Goldsmiths’ Company, National Museum of Wales and the V&A.
Material: fine silver & sterling silver
Techniques: individual soldered wires
Weight: c 2kg
Recent exhibitions: Mastery: Women in Silver, Ruthin Arts Centre, Wales
Price £18,000
Available to order: All new orders start as a commission process, with drawings created prior to making, each piece is individual.
Tableau: jug & beakers - rebecca de quin
Rebecca de Quin’s sculptural compositions are always poetic, but this group is quite exceptional; as if a Ben Nicholson painting had come alive and become functional objects once more. Rebecca’s interest in geometry is clear
Paired back, Rebecca’s modernist forms combine silver with patinated non precious creating engaging and functional sculptures for the home, working equally well in a contemporary or traditional interior.
Rebecca’s work is held in major public & private collections including: Aberdeen art Gallery, Birmingham Museum, Brighton Museum, Crafts Council, Goldsmith’s Company, National Museums of Liverpool, Northern Ireland, The Pearson Collection and the V&A.
Photo: Nicola Tree
Material: Sterling silver and gilding metal
Techniques: hand fabricated from sheet, patinated
Dimensions: H21cm W35cm D21cm
Exhibited: Mastery: Women in Silver, Ruthin Arts Centre, Wales 2021
£4200
honesty - abigail brown
A sculptural piece in it’s own right, Honesty Tray is also a functional piece. Created using traditional tray sinking techniques, this asymmetric form is a complex technical feat. It’s deeply hammered edges are exceptionally tactile, and a foil to the satin, brushed finished of the Honesty seedpod itself. this piece is an elegant homage to the seedpods of the Lunar annua (Moonwort). Abi’s commitment to the natural world is clear, whether in her signature enamelled lichen pieces, or in small fragments of nature recreated here in large scale; all are embued with Abi’s gentle appreciation of the flora and fauna of her native Cornwall.
Abi’s work is held in major public & private collections including: National Museum of Wales
Material: Sterling silver
Techniques: hammer formed and sunk
Dimensions: 25.4cm x 33.8cm x 1cm
Weight: 818g
Price £5800
Amesiella Dish - Jessica Jue
The Amesiella dish was inspired by the form of orchids and of rippling sand dunes, and was hand raised from a single sheet of silver. It’s tactile and undulating surface, with it’s frosted finish is compelling, draws the viewer into a mysterious and captivating landscape.
Jessica’s award winning work is held in major public and private collections including: Makower Trust / National Museum of Scotland
Material: Britannia silver
Techniques: chasing and repoussé
Dimension: 33cm x 33cm x 10cm
Exhibited: Mastery: Women in Silver, Ruthin Arts Centre, Wales 2021
Price £20,000