Walter Schluep

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

Known for his wearable works of art, this unique handmade sterling silver brooch is an perfect example of the Walter Schluep esthetic - whimsical yet brutalist featuring labor intensive details that required careful craftsmanship. This brooch is adorned with two deep set Japanese cultured pearl accents. The small wheel featured in the middle of the brooch is a wheel from a watch mechanism, another example of his unique approach to jewelry. Brooch was made in 1973.  Original box included. 

"His pieces are both objects to be looked at as sculpture and jewelry to be worn," -a review from the Montreal Gazette Newspaper.

ID#: BRO139

Metal: Sterling silver

Pearls: Two (2) pearls cultured

Weight: 43.4g

Dimensions: 2" (W) x 2" (L) x 3/8" (D)

Markings: 'Sterlin.', 'Schluep' 

From the king of Modernist jewellery comes this whimsical king for your neck. Exceptionally hand-made in sterling silver the kings body features an encased circular semi-transparent banded rust and brown colored agate. Pendant hangs from a diamond cut oval link chain that attaches with a spring ring. 

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: NEC301

Agate: One (1) encased, circular, polished, semi-transparent banded rust and brown colored agate measuring approximately 1 inch in diameter. 

Metal: Sterling silver, 18k yellow gold hinge and gold ball details 

Pendant Dimensions: 2  1/2 inch (L) x 1 ½ inch (W) x approximately 1/4 in depth at the body, and less at the head.

Chain Length: 16 ¾ inches 

Chain Link Width: 3.09 mm

Weight: 68.21g

Markings: 'SCHLUEP', 'STERLING'

Wearable pop art, the fabulous Walter Schluep. Handmade in 1972 this semi round brooch is decorated with silver geometric shapes on a resin and enamel background. This pendant is a rare representation how the cultural situation of the 60's  influenced a change in Walter Schlueps' creative works of art.

Student protests, the hippie movement and many social challenges, pushed Schluep to effectively produce a unique post modernism/contemporary art that no one else was doing at this time.  

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: PEN252

Metal: Sterling silver

Material: enamel and resin

Dimensions: 2 49/64 inch (L) including bail x 1 49/64 inch (W) x 5/32 inch (D) 

Weight: 49.90g

Markings: 'W SCHLUEP', '72', 'STERLING

Please note that the chain is not sold with the pendant. 

Signed handmade Walter Schluep double sided sterling silver pendant of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers leaning outside a window. One side the image is rendered in a modern design technique and the other side in a abstract technique.

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: PEN248

Metal: Sterling silver 

Dimensions: 2 7/16 inches (L) including bail x 1 5/8 inches (W) x 5/32 inch (D) 

Weight: 39.38g

Markings: 'STERLING', 'SCHLUEP'

Whimsical signed handmade Walter Schluep sterling silver brutalist style sun pendant depicting the face of the sun surrounded by textured rays. Pendant in suspended from a 31 inch rectangular link chain that attaches with a spring ring. 

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: NEC295

Metal: Sterling silver

Length: 31 inches 

Chain Width: 3.5 mm

Pendant Dimensions: approximately 2 ¼ inches (L) including bail x 1 7/8 inches (W)

Weight: 69.15g

Markings: 'SCHLUEP', 'STERLING'

Exceptional rare piece by famed modernist jeweler Walter Schluep, this necklace rendered in the brutalist style and is a testament to his indisputable talent. 

Encased in a 18k yellow gold frame is a brass brutalist piece of dynamic textured sculpture adorned with a green tourmaline and bezel set diamonds. The pendant is suspended from a 18k gold diamond cut rectangular link chain. 

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: NEC305

Pendant: 

Tourmaline: One (1) prong set, emerald cut genuine fine quality intense green tourmaline measuring approximately 11.60 x 7.38 x 6.2 mm with an estimated weight of 4.2ct. 

Diamonds: Four (4) bezel set, round brilliant cut diamonds measuring approximately from 2.0 - 3.0 mm each in diameter with an estimated VVS-VS clarity and G/H color. Total estimated diamond weight is 0.21ct.

Metal: 18k yellow gold chain and frame, brass inner plaque 

18k Gold Frame Weight: 23.66g

Total Pendant Weight: 59.28g

Pendant Dimensions: 2 inches (L) including bail x 1 ½ inches (W) x 15/64 inch (D) 

Markings: '18k', 'SCHLUEP', ''74'

Chain: 

Metal: 18k yellow gold 

Length: 17 3/4 inches

Weight: 14.20g

Link Width: 1.75 mm

A beautiful hand made brooch by the late Walter Schluep. A high polish finish combined with deep curves creates an unusual reflecting pattern.

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: BRO084

Materials:  18 karat yellow gold

Item Weight:  20.9 grams

Dimensions:  2-1/16'' diameter

Markings:  'SCHLUEP 18K' with his trademark signature 'WS' '0151'

Handsome Walter Schluep yellow gold curb link chain bracelet. Bracelet attaches with a figure 8 clasp.  (Attributed as link with signature was removed by previous owner)

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep has had a substantial influence on art and culture in Montreal as an avant-garde artist and sculptor.  He is recognized worldwide for his impact on the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Walter Schluep worked alongside some notable jewelers and artists such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively.

ID#: BRA199

Metal: 18K yellow gold 

Weight: 72.12g

Length: 7 1/2 inches

A stunning mixed metal piece by the late Walter Schluep incorporating 18k yellow gold and sterling silver.

ID#: BRA008

Length : 7-1/4''

Width : 1''

Metal : 18k gold and Sterling silver

Markings : 'schluep' 'm568' 'sterling' '18k' '1974'

Weight : 128 grams

Handsome pair of textured 18K yellow gold cufflinks designed by, Walter Schluep. 

Walter Schluep - October 13, 1931 - March 23, 2016

Winner of many prestigious awards, Walter Schluep is recognized worldwide for his contribution to the Modernist and Modern Art movement. Spending most of his life in Montreal Quebec,  Walter Schluep worked alongside notable jewelers such as Gabriel Lucas, George Delrue, and Hans Gehrig while exhibiting extensively. Schluep's creative and culturally relevant works of art are becoming more and more sought after as more people are discovering the joy of owning and wearing a genuine piece from his collection.

ID#: CUF029

Metal: 18K yellow gold 

Dimensions: 7/8" x 6/8"

Weight: 32.8g

Markings: 'SCHLUEP', '18K'