Bertoia, attributed to Harry, Pair of Earrings and Matching Pendant, c.1950, hand hammered brass, each with 4 concentric open ended circles attached to a dangling post, unmarked, earrings 2.75 x 2.25 inches, the pendant is slightly larger and measures 3.25 x 2.5 inches. Provenance: acquired from Marbeth Schon, the jewelry historian and dealer who authored two important books on mid century jewelry, Form and Function: American Modernist Jewelry, 1940-1970, and Modernist Jewelry 1930-1960: The Wearable Art Movement. A similar pair of earrings is listed and shown as item 11 in the 2019 book Bertoia: The Metalworker by Beverly H. Twitchell.
Condition
In good vintage condition, the earrings with light tarnishing and discoloration. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .
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