Watch fragment (Uhrfragment)
Ring
2001 (made)
2001 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Bernhard Schobinger’s ring is an exquisitely crafted evocation of dereliction. While some jewellers re-cycle components to create a new perfection, he transforms them to a further realm of neglect or damage. Thus the redundant watch movement and braided wire of the ring are further distressed. However as with two negatives, the result becomes positive and a new and more surprising beauty is achieved.
This ring is one of forty-five pieces of jewellery given to the V&A from the collection of the late Louise Klapisch.
This ring is one of forty-five pieces of jewellery given to the V&A from the collection of the late Louise Klapisch.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Watch fragment (Uhrfragment) (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Braided and distressed metal, watch fragments, enamel and pearl |
| Brief description | Ring of mixed materials set with a pearl, designed and made by Bernhard Schobinger, Switzerland, 2001 |
| Physical description | A broad band of braided metal wire which is rigid and blackened, in places mis-shapen and discoloured to green or red and with patches of enamel or resin randomly applied, creating an overall effect of disintegration. The bezel is formed from a circular watch plate, splodged with black and grey enamel through which a few remaining watch jewels are just visible. At its centre is set a lustrous pearl. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (866 stamped on the side of the watch mechanism) |
| Credit line | The Louise Klapisch Collection, given by Suzanne Selvi |
| Summary | Bernhard Schobinger’s ring is an exquisitely crafted evocation of dereliction. While some jewellers re-cycle components to create a new perfection, he transforms them to a further realm of neglect or damage. Thus the redundant watch movement and braided wire of the ring are further distressed. However as with two negatives, the result becomes positive and a new and more surprising beauty is achieved. This ring is one of forty-five pieces of jewellery given to the V&A from the collection of the late Louise Klapisch. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.49-2014 |
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| Record created | June 11, 2014 |
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