Vintage Oval Twist Hoops, Anticlastic Silver Earrings, Gerhard Herbst Studio - 2 Pieces

Description

Oval Twist Hoops were created in response to the large fashion hoops trends of the late 1980s. First produced in … more Oval Twist Hoops were created in response to the large fashion hoops trends of the late 1980s. First produced in 1989, this design remained in production until 1993. This work has been in storage since its initial production in the early 1990s and is in new condition.
Gerhard Herbst Studio earrings are individually hand forged to create superior flex, strength, and temper in each piece. Utilizing the unique properties of the anticlastic form, our earrings are specially designed to twist open to accommodate fitting.

Condition: Excellent, new archive vintage
Estimated total production: 48 pieces
Marks: Sterling/Signed by Artist

Modernist designer, Gerhard Herbst translates sculptural form into the jewelry medium. Popularly known for his spatial shapes and fluid manipulations of metal, Herbst began producing his unique style of jewelry in 1975. Herbst continued to study both sculpture and jewelry design at San Diego State University, and upon graduating he established his jewelry studio in Ocean Beach California. Adopting a wholesale manufacturing business model, Herbst would reproduce designs which he would then sell to leading museum shops and galleries throughout the United States. Although no edition numbers were set, total production was limited as each piece was individually and personally handcrafted by the artist. less