Elsa Schiaparelli Pagan Goddess Lapel Brooch (Extremely Very Rare) Collectors For Sale

What absolute rarity piece of Elsa Schiaparelli this is. This piece is missing some of its original small rhinestones in the flowers and hair the gilt frame a little loose but fully intact missing a tiny screw in the back. Aside from missing some stones, the hand-painted enamel flowers, gilt metal frame, and figural face remain in good vintage condition. Measures approx 2" H x 1 1/2" W. Feel free to ask any question. Below I have posted information on this extraordinary label brooch. There only 1 other that was found on collector's sale 1t dibs. Which is on hold, to be purchased. Elsa Schiaparelli's rare couture pieces from her Fall 1938 "A Pagan Collection"—including special lapel and goddess-motif or figural items—were strictly limited haute couture creations rather than mass-reproduced commercial lines, making surviving period pieces exceptionally scarce and heavily sought after by top museums and collectors. Unsigned Early Work: Many authentic pieces from 1938 lack signature stamps because Schiaparelli did not consistently sign her high-fashion jewelry or use standardized cartouches until later decades Elsa Schiaparelli’s "Pagan Goddess" (Déesse Païenne) lapel brooch is an extraordinarily rare piece of wearable surrealism from her famous Autumn 1938 "Pagan Collection." Inspired by Botticelli's paintings, the natural world, and Renaissance motifs, this museum-grade couture piece features hand-carved wood accented with glass enamel apple blossoms, leaves, and crystal stones set in fine gilt metal. Schiaparelli Pagan Goddess Brooch showcases historical examples of these rare 1938 nature-inspired pieces. Key Features of the 1938 Pagan Collection Design Theme: Focused heavily on organic motifs—blossoms, foliage, woodland elements, and creeping insects. Materials Used: Hand-carved wood, pâte de verre (poured glass) enamel, crystal rhinestones, and gilt metal. Historical Significance: Represented the peak of Schiaparelli's collaboration with surrealist art themes before World War II. Collector Value Rarity: Extremely scarce; pieces from the 1938 Pagan Collection rarely surface on the open market and are typically reserved for high-end couture jewelry.

Property of ClientDescription:
One (1) vintage couture costume jewelry brooch attributed to Elsa Schiaparelli,commonly referred to by collectors as the “Pagan Goddess” or “Pagan Collection”bust brooch, circa late 1930s.The piece is modeled as a stylized female bust in dark carved wood, with finelydetailed facial features and coiffure. The figure is adorned with a gilt metalfloral headdress and matching floral sprays at the shoulders, each set withsmall clear rhinestones and accented with hand-painted green enamel leaves. Thereverse is fitted with a substantial, integrated clip-style fastening mechanismtypical of high-quality French couture jewelry of the period. The brooch isunsigned, consistent with known examples of early Schiaparelli pieces from thisera which were not always marked.Materials:
Carved hardwood, gilt metal, hand-painted enamel, and clear rhinestoneelements.Approximate date:
Circa 1938, in the period of Elsa Schiaparelli’s “Pagan” very good vintage condition. No apparent repairs. Some expected lightsurface wear consistent with age and use. A few small rhinestones are missingfrom the floral elements; enamel and metal surfaces otherwise present well withno major losses or damage noted on inspection.Market analysis:
Early Elsa Schiaparelli couture jewelry from the late 1930s, particularlydocumented or strongly attributed pieces from the “Pagan” period, is highlysought after by collectors of fashion history, Surrealist design, and high-endcostume jewelry.