BENT GABRIELSEN
Danemark, 1918-2014
Bent Gabrielsen qualified as a goldsmith in 1949 after serving his apprenticeship with the goldsmith Ejler Fangel in Copenhagen. He had planned to be a carpenter like his grandfather but since apprenticeships were scarce, the only available position was as a goldsmith’s apprentice. Gabrielsen was among the first group of students at the Goldsmith’s Academy from where he graduated with top grades in 1953. He was immediately hired by the Hans Hansen Solvsmedie and worked there until 1969. By the time he left he was responsible for the firm’s entire production.
After leaving the Hans Hansen company, Gabrielsen set up his own workshop called “Gabrielsen’s Guldsmedie”. He kept his business small with he and his wife the only employees. A large part of his production was sold in Japan. From 1953 to 1969, Gabrielsen worked with Hans Hansen Sølvsmedie, creating innovative jewellery in silver and gold. His designs combined geometric precision with organic fluidity, embodying the understated elegance of Danish modern design. He also collaborated with Georg Jensen, contributing to the legacy of Danish silver jewellery.
Bent Gabrielsen won the Lunning Prize in 1964. As Erik Bohr, Chairman of the Lunning Committee wrote, “Bent Gabrielsen’s jewelry carries absolute conviction as to its function; his handling of materials is so restrained and well considered that one feels this could hardly be otherwise. His jewelry is simple and clearly constructed, often with links connecting naturally with each other so that the complete piece makes up a beautiful whole. Every single detail of his things is worked out. There are no false effects. He does not take the easy way out.” From Bent Gabrielsen, 40 years with jewelry at the Trapholt Museum of Modern Art, Kolding, Denmark 1994
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REF SQ2361121
A 14ct gold articulated fringe necklace
Consisting of a sculpted neck collar joined at the front with a fringe pendant
Pendant 5.84 × 6.22 cm
65 g
Ca 1970
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REF 0094
Circa 1960’
14K god and Turquoises
Model # 030
Dimensions :
Pendants : 6,5 cm (2,5 in.)
Inside Diam : 11,8 (4,7 in.)
Markings : 585 - Hans hansen - Denmark - 030
REF SQ9437428
Very rare modernist and extremly elegant ring designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Georg Jensen
Circa 1970’s
Silver and spectrolite
Model 176 Georg Jensen
Size 53
Diam 16,5 mm
Length 29 mm
Marking 925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – Bent Gabrielsen mark – 176
REF SQ2631490
Circa 1970’s
Silver
Model 175 Georg Jensen
Size 51
Diam 16 mm
Marking 925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – 175
REF SQ6286170
Circa 1970’s
Silver and spectrolite
Model 172 Georg Jensen
Size 53
Diam 17 mm
Length 25 mm
Marking
925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – Bent Gabrielsen mark – 172
REF SQ1295275
Circa 1970’s
Silver and spectrolite
Model 171 Georg Jensen
Size 50
Diam 15 mm
Large 21 mm
Marking 925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – Bent Gabrielsen mark – 171
REF SQ0932105
Circa 1972
Silver and Lapis Lazuli
Model 179 Georg Jensen
Size 54
H 1,8 cm / 0,71 inch
Marking 925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – Bent Gabrielsen mark – 179
REF SQ8780938
Silver ring with labradorite
Circa 1970
Sterling silver, Labradorite
Model 170
Size 50
Markings : 925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – Bent Gabrielsen mark – 170
REF SQ2400323
Circa 1972
Silver
Model 169 Georg Jensen
Size 50
Diam 15 mm
H : 2,5 cm / 1 inch
Marking 925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – Bent Gabrielsen mark – 169
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REF SQ4257346
Ca 1970’s
Gold 14 kts, diamonds (2)
Diam 5,5 cm (2,2 inch)
Markings BGabrielsen 585 Denmark 535
REF SQ2054403
Ca 1970
Model #576
18ct yellow gold , diamonds (3)
Inside diam 39 cm (15,4 inch)
28 gr
Marked : B.Gabrielsen - Denmark - 576
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REF SQ9672335
Circa 1970
Silver and spectrolite
Model 173 Designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Georg Jensen
Diam 1,7 cm (0,67 inches) - Large 2,9 cm (1,14 inches)
Size 53
Marked : 925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – Bent Gabrielsen mark – 173
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SQ6788864
Circa 1970'
14ct yellow gold & amethyst bangle
29 gms
Marked : Artist stamp - 535 - B.Gabrielsen.P- Denmark - 585
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REF SQ3545803
Ca 1970’s
Sterling Silver and amethyst
Pendant Model #143
Chain Model 195A
Length pendant 10,3 cm / 4 inches
Length Chain 64 c m / 25,2 inches
Marked : 925 - Denmark - Georg Jensen in dotted oval - Artist Stamp - Bent Gabrielsen - # 143
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REF SQ3678836
Ca 1960
14ct white gold , topaze
Diam 6,5 cm (2,6 inch)
Marked : Artist stamp - B.Gabrielsen.P - Denmark - 585
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REF SQ5060143
Circa 1970
Silver
Model 174 Designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Georg Jensen
Diam 17 mm
Large 14 mm
Size 53
Marked : 925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – Bent Gabrielsen mark – 174
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REF SQ5961889
Circa 1970
Silver and spectrolite
Model 178 (Designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Georg Jensen)
Diam 1,75 cm (0,69 inches)- Large 2,1 cm (0,83 inches)
Size 54 (Our workshop expertly customizes sizes)
Marked : 925 S – post 1945 stamps (Georg Jensen in dotted oval) – Bent Gabrielsen mark – 178
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REF SSQ3013422
14K yellow gold bangle
Length 17.5 cm
38.65 g
1970’
Signed BGP - maker’s mark - stamped 5
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