Brooch
1976 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
With the exception of the portrait miniature, the use of the human form in jewellery is seldom purely representational. In the 1970s aspects such as humour and symbolism were also present. This finely detailed silver brooch by Martin Page demonstrates wit and mild eroticism.
Page’s sculptural figures are very natural, and his attention to detail shows in his use of varying silver surfaces, textures and oxidisation. He is fascinated by female legs, which frequently feature in his jewellery in an imaginative way, and with differing interpretations.
Martin Page was trained at the Central School of Art and Design and at the Royal College of Art, both in London. In 1977 he opened his own workshop.
Page’s sculptural figures are very natural, and his attention to detail shows in his use of varying silver surfaces, textures and oxidisation. He is fascinated by female legs, which frequently feature in his jewellery in an imaginative way, and with differing interpretations.
Martin Page was trained at the Central School of Art and Design and at the Royal College of Art, both in London. In 1977 he opened his own workshop.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, partially oxidised silver and gold |
| Brief description | Brooch in the form of a pair of legs, by Martin Page, England, 1976 |
| Physical description | In the form of a pair of legs crossed at the knee, with high heels and dark ribbed stockings held by gold suspenders. A vertical pin at the back. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'MP' and London hallmarks for 1976 |
| Object history | Acquired from the 'Loot' exhibition, Goldsmiths' Hall, 1976. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | With the exception of the portrait miniature, the use of the human form in jewellery is seldom purely representational. In the 1970s aspects such as humour and symbolism were also present. This finely detailed silver brooch by Martin Page demonstrates wit and mild eroticism. Page’s sculptural figures are very natural, and his attention to detail shows in his use of varying silver surfaces, textures and oxidisation. He is fascinated by female legs, which frequently feature in his jewellery in an imaginative way, and with differing interpretations. Martin Page was trained at the Central School of Art and Design and at the Royal College of Art, both in London. In 1977 he opened his own workshop. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.211-1976 |
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| Record created | April 22, 2008 |
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