His daring organic sculptural designs re-energised the British jewellery scene in post-war Britain. Now Andrew Grima’s (1921-2007) creations are leading the revival of 1960s and ‘70s designer jewellery on the secondary market.
Among the latest Grima offerings at auction was a clutch of brooches consigned to Dorset saleroom Charterhouse (21% buyer’s premium) in Sherborne on August 23.
With estimates ranging from £600-3000, the four signature textured gold brooches were consigned in original boxes by the vendor, who had acquired them in the key period of the 1960s and ‘70s when Grima cemented his place as the go-to society jeweller for royals, celebrities, socialites and artists.