An 18k gold and quartz capsule ring enclosing gold pieces, brilliant- and 8/8-cut diamonds. - image-1
An 18k gold and quartz capsule ring enclosing gold pieces, brilliant- and 8/8-cut diamonds. - image-2
An 18k gold and quartz capsule ring enclosing gold pieces, brilliant- and 8/8-cut diamonds. - image-1An 18k gold and quartz capsule ring enclosing gold pieces, brilliant- and 8/8-cut diamonds. - image-2

Lot 169 Dα

An 18k gold and quartz capsule ring enclosing gold pieces, brilliant- and 8/8-cut diamonds.

Auction 1039 - overview Cologne
13.11.2014, 17:00 - Jewellery
Estimate: 4.000 € - 5.000 €
Result: 8.060 € (incl. premium)

An 18k gold and quartz capsule ring enclosing gold pieces, brilliant- and 8/8-cut diamonds.

Hand-engraved signature "75 III FM". With minor signs of wear. Top of ring 2.6 x 2.4 cm. Weight 33.5 g.
Falko Marx (Cologne 1941 - ibid. 2012), 1975.

The contemporary jeweller and goldsmith Falko Marx was taught at the "Kölner Werkschulen" and apprenticed with Elisabeth Treskow, who taught him goldsmithing techniques used in antiquity. Whilst searching for a contemporary aesthetic, Marx created his own unique style through a fascinating mix of old and new. "The water ring which also features gold leaf, gold and platinum dust as well as precious gems, is his most revolutionary translation of kinetics in jewelry." (cit. from the German by Gerhard Dietrich, p. 8/9.).

Provenance

Private Collection, Cologne - purchased directly from the artist.

Literature

Cf. cat.: Marx, Falko Marx, Cologne 2009, p. 40/42.