Gertrud Engel for Anton Michelsen
Gertrud Engel was a Danish jewelry designer who worked for the famous Danish silver company Anton Michelsen from 1946 to 1953. During her tenure, she designed a number of pieces that became famous, including the "Guldsmeden" (little goldsmith) brooch, which was a humorous depiction of a jeweler at work.
Gertrud Engel's work was characterized by a unique combination of traditional Danish design elements and a modernist sensibility. She often incorporated organic shapes and natural motifs into her designs, and experimented with unusual materials such as enamel and acrylic.
After leaving Anton Michelsen in 1953, Gertrud Engel continued to work as a freelance jewelry designer, and her work was exhibited at major galleries and museums around the world. Today, her designs are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century modern jewelry.
Gertrud Engel's work was characterized by a unique combination of traditional Danish design elements and a modernist sensibility. She often incorporated organic shapes and natural motifs into her designs, and experimented with unusual materials such as enamel and acrylic.
After leaving Anton Michelsen in 1953, Gertrud Engel continued to work as a freelance jewelry designer, and her work was exhibited at major galleries and museums around the world. Today, her designs are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century modern jewelry.
