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Lion Fish Brooch
CORO/COHN AND ROSENBERGER
signed COROCRAFT, STERLING
circa 1944
measures 8 cm
PROVENANCE
E. Aggelopoulou Collection
EXHIBITED
Frivolous Fashion, Fabulous Faux, A century of costume jewelry from the collection of E. Angelopoulou, 1880-1980, Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Athens, 15th Oct 2008-20th Jan 2009
LITERATURE
Frivolous Fashion, Fabulous Faux, A century of costume jewelry from the collection of E. Angelopoulou, 1880-1980, Athens 2008, page 105, no 19 (listed and illustrated)
NOTE
The poisonous red lionfish (pterois volitans) is the inspiration behind this spectacular brooch by CORO, embellished with rhinestones and painted enamel.
| sold for 259.50 EUR |
