$2,500
composed of a sculpted gold head, thorax and antennae, the head and thorax accented with translucent purple and opaque black enamel over textured ground, the antennae terminating with seed pearls, the legs of polished gold wirework, the wings containing two shell halves set concave side on top within claw prong surrounds. Accompanied by a fitted leather case signed 48 HOWLAND STREET GIULIANO ART GOLDSMITH LONDON W. 7.20 dwts. Property from the Collection of Marilynn Alsdorf, Chicago, Illinois The brooch measures approximately 2 inches in length. There appears to be no damage to the shell wings. Slight wear to the enamel can be seen with the naked eye.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2016-12-04
