Modernist Stainless Steel Brooch or Pin by Jose De Riviera - VR

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Offered here for your consideration is a stainless steel brooch.

By the American Modernist Jose De Rivera.

In a stylized … Read more Offered here for your consideration is a stainless steel brooch.

By the American Modernist Jose De Rivera.

In a stylized "S" curved shape with a highly polished front and hammered finish to the reverse.

Marked to the reverse: DE RIVERA

Length: ca. 109 mm

De Rivera was an very important mid-century American sculptor and jewelry maker. His works are held in important museums and collections throughout the US. The Brooklyn Museum of Art notes that (in much the same manner as Alexander Calder) De Rivera never actively retailed his jewelry. His jewelry was often given as gifts.

Provenance: From a NY collection.

It dates to the mid 20th century.

Dimensions

Length: ca. 4.3 in. (ca. 109 mm)

Width: ca. 0.71 in. (ca. 18 mm)

Depth: ca. 0.28 in. (ca. 7 mm)

Weight: ca. 6.5 g

Condition:

It is in overall good, as-pictured used estate condition with some very light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches and other signs of light wear consistent with age.

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