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In February 2027 we are delighted to offer a remarkable selection of jewellery from the personal collection of Gerda Flöckinger CBE, one of the most celebrated and influential figures in post-war British studio jewellery. This unpresented auction sees Flöckinger’s own personal jewellery archive become available for the first time.These pieces present a rare opportunity to acquire works of exceptional provenance, celebrating the originality, craftsmanship and influence of one of Britain’s foremost contemporary jewellery designers. The entirety of the auction has been closely co-curated by Flöckinger herself in collaboration with Sarah Duncan, Head of Jewellery, London for Lyon &amp; Turnbull. Formed over months of collaboration, this substantial selection of jewellery, represents the breath of Flöckinger’s craft spanning over 70 working years.Substantial collections from a single living jeweller of this magnitude rarely ever come to auction. Flöckinger’s contributions to the British jewellery industry cannot be understated; from her revolutionary techniques, to her role as a pioneering educator and her unflinching dedication to her craft.Born in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1927, Flöckinger settled in Britain in 1938 and studied at Saint Martin’s School of Art and the Central School of Arts and Crafts. Establishing herself as an independent jeweller in 1956, she became renowned for her pioneering fusion techniques, creating richly textured, sculptural pieces that challenged traditional notions of jewellery design. From 1962 to 1968, Flöckinger established an experimental jewellery course at Hornsey College of Art, encouraging a new generation of jewellers, including Charlotte de Syllas and Ingeborg Bratman, to explore unconventional approaches to design and craftsmanship. In 1971, she became the first living female jewellery designer to hold an exhibition at the V&amp;A Museum. An honour she was granted again in 1986 with her second V&amp;A exhibition. Awarded a CBE in 1991 for her contribution to the Arts, her work is represented in major international collections, including the V&amp;A and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Illustrated Top: Portrait of Gerda Flöckinger c.1969 (c) Julian Nieman

Forthcoming Collection Highlights

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Founded in 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is a leading UK auction house with locations in London, Edinburgh & Glasgow. Specialising in Fine Art, Design, Jewellery, Watches, Antiques and Private Collections, we offer expert valuations, auctions and private sales.

The Gerda Flöckinger Collection

Sale Number: 968

Forthcoming Collection Highlights

Gerda Flöckinger

Gerda Flöckinger

Gerda Flöckinger

Gerda Flöckinger

Sarah Duncan

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