This dazzling and whimsical owl brooch features a nacreous mollusk body adorned with six campari hued garnet "buttons" descending vertically down its front; crown of eight garnets, parakeet green cabochon turquoise eyes, and a freshwater pearl nose with an organic form evocative of Giussepe Arcimboldo. Additionally, the owl exhibits a collar of feathers and wings with delicate inscribed feather detailing, as well as two gold talons with four curled toes on each at the base of the figure. The head has been chased with a plumage pattern. This brooch is fabulous, fun, and elegant- making it an sophisticated accent piece for a variety of outfits from formal to casual. 28 grams. Excellent Condition.
American, circa 1968
Dimensions:
Width: 1.5" (4 cm) x Width: 0.5" (1 cm) x Length: 2.75" (7 cm)
Weight: 28g
Style: Modernist
Place of origin: United States
Date of manufacture: Circa 1968
Period: 1960-1969
Metal: 14k Gold
Stone: Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Turquoise
Condition: Excellent
Reference Number: LU2672803043
This dazzling and whimsical owl brooch features a nacreous mollusk body adorned with six campari hued garnet "buttons" descending vertically down its front; crown of eight garnets, parakeet green cabochon turquoise eyes, and a freshwater pearl nose with an organic form evocative of Giussepe Arcimboldo. Additionally, the owl exhibits a collar of feathers and wings with delicate inscribed feather detailing, as well as two gold talons with four curled toes on each at the base of the figure. The head has been chased with a plumage pattern. This brooch is fabulous, fun, and elegant- making it an sophisticated accent piece for a variety of outfits from formal to casual. 28 grams. Excellent Condition.
American, circa 1968
Dimensions:
Width: 1.5" (4 cm) x Width: 0.5" (1 cm) x Length: 2.75" (7 cm)
Weight: 28g
Style: Modernist
Place of origin: United States
Date of manufacture: Circa 1968
Period: 1960-1969
Metal: 14k Gold
Stone: Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Turquoise
Condition: Excellent
Reference Number: LU2672803043
