ULTRA RARE FIND !! This marvelous and large sized Sterling Silver Modernist/Brutalist Designer brooch Circa 1970's. Made by the very well known and sough after German/South African Silver/Goldsmith - Erich Frey,signed accordingly.

ULTRA RARE FIND !! This marvelous and large sized Sterling Silver Modernist/Brutalist Designer brooch Circa 1970's. Made by the very well known and sough after German/South African Silver/Goldsmith - Erich Frey,signed accordingly.

The Modernist/Brutalist brooch designed in a Rectangular shape, two irregular Squares jointed by a bar , pierced in the centre and applied with embossed Geometric lines on each Square.

Pieces by Erich Frey have been sold by high-end auction houses like Strauss and Co etc.

German born goldsmith Erich Frey (1917 – 2004) spent 25 years of his career (1952 – 1977) in South Africa. 

During his 25 years in South Africa the striking nature of Erich Frey’s designs attracted much attention – a fact attested to by numerous magazine and newspaper articles. His peers are unanimous in their respect and regard for him as a goldsmith of the highest calibre. He made a unique contribution to the establishment of a South African identity in the manufacturing silver and goldsmith fraternity. 

To celebrate the 25 years that Frey worked in South Africa, a retrospective exhibition of his work was held from 31 July to 18 August 1985 by the Pretoria Art Museum.Frey wrote a foreword to the exhibition notes but couldn’t attend the opening since he was not well. Due to its popularity the exhibition was extended with a week. It comprised more than 600 pieces – the vast majority on loan from clients.

Measurements :The large statement brooch measures 7cm x 4cm .Brooch with a total weight of 31.2grams.