Armband van zilver, smalle versie c. 1945 - 1950

This silver bracelet, by Firma Hoogendijk & Jonkergouw, shows a beautiful, understated elegance. It's all about the process; each link is carefully constructed, repeated, creating a rhythm that's both modern and timeless. Looking closely, you can see the subtle variations in the silver's surface. It's not perfectly polished, which I like. You can see the marks of the maker. Light glints on each small, rectangular unit, catching the rounded edges. It's like a series of tiny, reflective brushstrokes, each one contributing to the overall composition. Thinking about the simple construction, the way each link connects to the next, reminds me of Eva Hesse's rope sculptures, or even some of Richard Serra's early lead pieces. It's about modularity, about building something complex from simple components. And like those artists, this bracelet has a quiet power, an understated beauty that speaks volumes.