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Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage studio artisan piece, hand-signed on the reverse. This striking wearable art piece functions as both a statement brooch pin and a pendant, featuring a built-in top bale loop to seamlessly slide onto a cord, neck ring, or chain.Notable Design Features:- Optical Multi-Dimensional Effect: The upper section features a highly unique visual illusion. The sculptural, 3D stylized face is set behind a glass window, creating an incredible depth perspective that makes the face appear set back much farther in distance than it actually is.
- Dichroic Accent: Beneath the face window sits a vibrant rectangular dichroic art glass insert that shifts colors beautifully in shifting light.
- Substantial Craftsmanship: Built with geometric mixed metal layers highlighted by warm copper tones and textured hand-soldered borders.
-The Frame: Features a beautifully architectural, curved top panel composed of patinated copper, which gracefully shifts down into an elongated silver-backed frame.
- The Centerpieces: The top circular bezel houses an abstract, textured glass carving reminiscent of mid-century faces or geometric eyes. Below it sits a stunning rectangular cabochon of fused dichroic art glass, throwing off brilliant, ethereal flashes of pink, neon yellow, and green fire.
- The Pendulum: Suspended by three meticulously aligned silver rods is a base disc of heavily reticulated, torched copper with a gorgeous mottled texture.
- Versatility & Function:
True to Studio Craft innovation, this piece is designed with dual functionality. It functions perfectly as a structural statement brooch with a tight, secure pin clasp. It also features a built-in metal tunnel bale integrated smoothly at the very top edge, allowing you to seamlessly slide it onto a torque, cord, or silver chain to wear it as a bold modernist / brutalist pendant necklace.
Weight: 20.33 grams (feels substantial and premium when worn)
Measurements:- Length: 3\"- Width: 1-1/4\"**Condition: Excellent vintage pre-owned condition with gorgeous original aged patina to the metals.There is a minor, faint surface scratch on the top art glass window element. It is located specifically over the eye on the viewer’s left side (see close-up photos). It is primarily visible when tilted under direct lighting and does not detract from the striking visual presence or structural integrity of this wearable art piece.The pin mechanism is straight and fully functional. Please examine the high-resolution photos closely as they serve as part of the visual condition description.
A perfect addition for collectors of late-20th-century American studio craft jewelry and unique wearable art.
