This bracelet is quirky and fun -- and you'll probably never see another quite like it! It's composed of five rectangular silver plaques, each fused with a layer of brass. The quirky part is three silver and brass protrusions of varying heights whimsically applied to each panel, the highest one rising about 1/2 inch from the surface. The hook clasp and connecting bars are hand wrought, leaving the hammer marks and imprecise shapes for a lovingly homemade look...
Frosty light blue is Maya's choice for this purse. The front displays elegant carved swans with a slight hint of gilt on some of their feathers. The back features carved aquatic plants. Beads, rhinestones and crystals add to the elegant look. White leather trim on the sides enhances this beautiful bag. 5 1/2" wide, 4 1/2" high, 2 " deep. gold plated chasin is 44" long.
A finely carved koi fish of apple green with striking accents of gold and mutton create a very desirable pendant with 14K gold findings. The loop is marked GSJ.
1 1/2" h
Offered is a signed 1989 Craig Zweifel studio glass perfume bottle with an iridescent feather design. The bottle is 4 7/8" tall by 2 7/8" wide. The stopper is clear faceted crystal. The bottle is preowned “mint” condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs or repairs noted. Craig Zweifel (1944-2020) studied under Dr. Robert Fritz at San Jose State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He built his first studio in Jackson, WY in the late 1960s...
Val Bertoia bronze wire brooch
1980s
2 1/2" x 3"
Crafted from a single length of bronze wire this unique brooch is a true statement piece by a world renowned artisan
Excellent condition
Unmarked but guaranteed - purchased by us at an affiliated art gallery in Allentown, PA in the mid to late 1980s
The son of Harry Bertoia, Val Bertoia, is an artist and sculptor in his own right
Bertoia studied engineering early in his caree...
Offered is a vintage pink, black, and clear heart-shaped Michael Nourot glass perfume bottle with controlled bubbles and a clear stopper. The bottle is 4 ¾" tall by 4 ¾ "wide. It is in excellent condition with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. The bottle is signed and numbered near the bottom, as shown. Michael Nourot (1949-2015) attended the first session of the Pilchuck Glass School, where he worked closely with founders Dale Chihuly and James Carpenter...
A charming purse design by Maya. Made of tree resin, it looks as if it is a combination of lizard and snake skin. The color combination is interesting and the resin is accented by copper metal. Note the sassy tassel and the elegant beads on the 44" chain that attaches to the purse. Purse is 6" high, 6 1/4" wide, 2" deep. Tassel is 5 1/2" long.
From the archive, this 1969 William DeLillo bracelet has clusters of cast gold color metal flowers with rhinestone centers. These are attached to large rhinestone circles. Designed by Robert Clark, DeLillo's partner, it is reminiscent of some of the work he did for Miriam Haskell. 7 3/8" (19.2 cm) long (not including the tongue part of the clasp) by 2 1/4" (6 cm) at the widest. As mentioned, it closes with a tongue clasp which works perfectly and is tight...
Beautiful very big signed Chanel clip back earrings in goldtone with Byzantine style decoration, and large luminous green poured glass cabochon stones. Marked on an oval plate, CHANEL, with copyright
and trademark symbols, also marked with the double C Chanel logo, and MADE IN FRANCE. Guaranteed authentic. 1 3/8 inches wide and 5/8 inch deep. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A modern sculpture from one solid piece is Acacia wood entitled "Whimsical Dancing Ballet of Ribbons." It is a free form standing object of art with its foot stem mounted in a custom made iron stand. Originating from Southeast Asia, this beautiful statue was made in Thailand.
Age: Contemporary
Dimensions: 82 1/4" High x 70 1/2" Wide x 35" Deep
Stunning signed Iradj Moini necklace with dark reddish purple melon carved graduated genuine ruby beads, and a genuine dark blue sapphire bead, and a carved reeded green genuine beryl bead on the other side. The rubies are wired in dark goldtone metal, and the sapphire and beryl are mounted in dark antiqued goldtone metal stations set with smaller cabochon stones, rubies at the beryl and emeralds at the sapphire, and crystal accent stones. Marked IRADJ MOINI...
Michael Bedard necklace for Acme Sudios
Black enamel on silver tone metal with rubber torque
1980
18" around
Each crow measures 1 1/8" x 1 1/2"
Marked Bedard for Acme, Los Angeles
Excellent vintage condition
Elegant and sophisticated, these Maya earrings will be noticed! Gold plated with sparkling tiny rhinestones, red faceted beads, and beads made of jet. There are nine strands, clip earrings are 4 1/8" long, 7/8" wide.
Offered is a vintage sensuous round handblown Robert Burch studio glass perfume bottle. From his 'Passion' Series, this bottle features an opaque and translucent red, orange, dark green, and blue striated glass body with controlled bubbles and a clear teardrop stopper. It is approximately 4" tall, including the stopper, by 3" wide, signed and dated '96' on the base as shown, and in excellent
condition, with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted...
Attractive 18K. Gold Ring (10.5 gr.) set with one genuine Blue Ceylon Cabochon Sapphire @ 3.15 ct.
Viking Art Glass Mirror Images made this set in the 1980's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Louise Slater post modernist necklace.
1980s
Iconic "Spirals" series necklace crafted from "Colorcore".
Measurements - neck opening - 8" top to bottom, 8" side to side.
Front ornament - 6" x 3 1/4"...
From our Southeast Asia Collection, a contemporary but very beautiful Burmese shwei-zawa wall hanging from Pagan, Burma, executed in brilliant gold leaf against a shiny black lacquer ground. The scene depicted is most likely something from the Jataka Tales (the stories of the previous lives of the Buddha), though we are not positive which exact scene is being portrayed...