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Ingeborg Ruth Bratman (Austrian, 1935-2015) moved to the UK at only three years old in 1938 with her Jewish family, fleeing Nazi Germany. The Bratmans established a textiles business in Yorkshire - using dyes to colour fabrics. Coming from a textiles background that undoubtedly informed her jewellery design, Ingeborg retrained under Gerda Flockinger in 1965 at the Hornsea School of Art and Sir John Cass College in London. Her jewellery was sold in London, at Mosheh Oved's Bloomsbury shop called Cameo Corner.
Her work is typical for 1960s and later jewellery – bold, experimental and eyecatching. She experiments with textures, proportions, gemstones, shapes and metals. In the 1970s, Ingeborg collaborated with the industrial firm Plessey to create a line of jewels crafted from the industrial, refractive metal tantalum. She anodised this unique jewellery material to create vibrant and bright colours from the blue/grey metal. Two of Ingeborg’s tantalum dress rings dating from the late 70s are in the V&A jewellery collection.
With a fantastic and incredibly varied output - Ingeborg Bratman's jewellery sells incredibly well at auction. Collar necklaces, suites of jewellery, bracelets and gem-set rings all fetch the highest interest from bidders. Gem-set pieces including star sapphires, star rubies, diamonds, emeralds, pearls, and opals attract much attention from keen bidders - as well as hardstones - her pendants set with geode slices and accented with delicate wirework detailing are perenially popular with collectors.
Her gold pieces - including impressive textured collars, or interesting, freeform fancy link necklaces and bracelets also perform exceptionally well - prized for their unique, innovative and one-of-a-kind appeal. Appearing relatively infrequently at auction - less than thirty pieces have appeared at auction in the UK in the last four years - her work continues to sell well.
Our specialist Fine Jewellery & Watch auctions are held four times a year and include the whole spectrum of jewellery and watches, from modern and designer pieces to antique jewels, ladies and gents wristwatches as well as pocket watches. Our department is headed by Liz Bailey who is FGA and DGA qualified, with many years experience in the industry. We offer a free valuation service as well as a free collection service for items consigned to these auctions.
Contact our qualified specialist Liz Bailey to find out more.
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Sponsor's marks 'IRB' together with a full set of London hallmarks comprising leopard head, standard mark, passant mark, and date letter.
The knowledge and passion of our experienced team enables us to achieve top prices for our vendors. For a free, no-obligation valuation complete the form below or click to find out how to sell in our auctions.
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