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No other jeweler approaches making jewelry in the same manner as German Karl Fritsch. Working with a childlike playfulness and a rebellious irreverence, Fritsch simultaneously embraces and disregards all the historical traditions of his craft, boldly pushing the boundaries so far past the point of ridiculousness to reach the point of profundity. This wit has made Fritsch a favorite with fine art and jewelry collectors alike.
Born in 1963, Fritsch began with traditonal Goldsmith's practical training in 1982, followed by studies at the renowned jewelry dept. at the Munich Academny of Fine Arts. Frisch's works can be found in important private and public collections worldwide, including but not limted to the Stedelijk Museum (NL), the Museum of Arts & Design, (NY- USA), and the Metropolitan museum (NY- USA).
Ornamentum is thrilled to facilitate the acquisition of Steinhaufenring (Pile of Stones Ring) by Karl Fritsch and Collier Rouge by Philip Sajet by the Corning Museum of Glass. Both works are superb examples from each of these artists, and fitting additions to a contemporary glass collection.
Pictured: Philip Sajet, Collier Rouge / Rouge 9 (La Vie en Rouge) a.k.a. Broken Blood, 2010, glass, gold
Ornamentum / Karl Fritsch ring featured in Art Basel / Design Miami feature in Italian Arte magazine.
