EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

We proudly present a rare assemblage of exquisite jewels meticulously crafted by the visionary goldsmiths André Lamy (1936-1975) and Claude Wesel (1942-2014), both students (late1950/ early 1960’) of the renowned School of Arts and Crafts in Maredsous.

This exclusive showcase features an unparalleled collection of Scandinavian and Artist jewels, including masterpieces by distinguished creators such as Arman, Giampaolo Babetto, Georges Braque, Pol Bury, Fernand Demaret, Bernard François, Hans Hansen, Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen, Bent Knudsen, Marcolongo, Monhof, Irakli Nassidzé, Louise Nevelson, Pablo Picasso, Giò Pomodoro, Ettore Sottsass, Takis, Vivianna Torun, Sophia Vari, Line Vautrin, Björn Weckström, Othmar Zschaler, and more.

*H E N N I N G K O P P E L for Georg Jensen*
*Magnificent Sterling Silver necklace set with sodalite and pink tourmaline.*
*1950’*

*N A T A L I A D U M I T R E S C O*
*Ravenne*
*Rare version in 18ct gold and enamel bracelet.*
*Limited editon by ArtCurial.*

G I A M P A O L O B A B E T T O

18 ct gold Cubist ring. Limited edition.

*G E O R G E B R A Q U E*
*Procris*
*Textured 18ct gold gold brooch with and orange enamel bird.*
*1960s.*

*S O P H I A V A R I*
*18ct gold and ebony pair of sculptural earrings.*
*Limited edition. 2023*

*A N D R É L A M Y*
*Unique 18ct gold and agate cabochon bracelet.*

*E T T O R E S O T T S A S S*
Scalinata

18ct gold and diamonds
*1983. Prototype.*

*F E R N A N D D E M A R E T*
*18ct gold an opal jewels.*
*Ca 1970'*

*C L A U D E W E S E L*
*Modernist pendant in 18ct gold, 1973.*
Abstract bio-mechanical design, model 5212.
Unique piece.

*E T T O R E S O T T S A S S*
*Roman*
*18ct gold singel earring.*
*Limited edition designed for the exhibition "La Seduzione". 2002.*

During the prestigious annual Sablon event, BAS (Brussels Art Square), 21 - 24 September 2023 we will have the honor of presenting an exceptional selection of Claude Wesel's jewellery, spanning half a century of creations. This exhibition will highlight the artistic genius and legacy of Wesel, a renowned goldsmith and artist whose work left its mark on the jewellery industry.

R. Brendel Botanical Didactic Model XIXe

***May 2022***
***Irakli Nasidzé « Archeo-Futurist »***
***A collection of bronze artist jewellery***

Pictures ©Mireille Roobaert

Pictures ©Mireille Roobaert - @Pascale Delevaux

Christmas Installation 2020 by Charles Kaisin

To be discovered @ Collectors Gallery a magnificent collection of Fernand Demaret abstract jewellery.

Fernand Demaret was a Belgian goldsmith based in Brussels. He is considered one of the pioneers in modern jewellery art. His grandfather was a watch maker and his father was a jeweller. The early Demaret production showed the influence of pre-Columbian civilization which had always fascinate him. His wife Madame Liliane Nathalie Mosselmans introduced him to her friend André Lamy, a former student of the « Ecole des Métiers d'Art de Maredsous » who was creating beautiful modern abstract jewellery which inspired Fernand Demaret to turn to his style.

In 1961 he offered to André Lamy, to work in his workshops as well as to Claude Wesel and later to jeweller Bernard François (1968 - 1970’) as well as Michel Louette, Jean Pierre Laloux and many others great jewellers. They form the « Demaret workshop » « Groupe Atelier Demaret », which, for ten years, allows young artists to experiment their creativity with precious materials. Their association was the first real opening in Belgium to the commercial sector to modern jewellery. By using the lost wax technique, he was able to combine different elements into an abstraction while still creating a baroque style.

Most of his jewels are Unique pieces

réf : Dictionnaire international du bijou, Ed du Regard - Bijoux Belges Contemporains, Ed Mardaga