42,50 USD
Modernist Renoir Copper Artist Palette Mid Century Earrings -Beautiful Signed Clip On Beauties
Although copper jewelry is generally considered costume or fashion jewelry because copper is a base metal rather than a precious one, some fine jewelers and artists have made copper their own. Foremost among these were New York modernist jewelers Sam Kramer, Art Smith, and Francisco Rebajes and Renoir.
Among collectors of costume jewelry, copper is usually associated with Jerry Fels, who founded Renoir of California in 1946 and Matisse Ltd. in 1952. Renoir pieces took their inspiration from the Arts and Crafts era, when copper was a favorite of artisans producing hammered hollowware. Renoir was known for its solid copper designs. One of Renoir’s most recognizable designs is an artist’s palette, complete with brushes in the thumb hole. This set is this very recognizable Mid Century creation. They are very well marked "Renoir" on the ear clips. The condition is very nearly like new with very little oxidation or tarnish.
These measure nearly 2 inches x 3/4 inches.
What a beautiful gift to the Artist in you or the Artist in your life. Lovely Vintage Copper in an exquisite form. These have so much character and a true Arts & Crafts appeal.