461
461
Each a textured mushroom, larger example edition 9/500, smaller Amanita excelsa example 12/2000; 1975
Silver gilt
Signed with maker's mark for Christopher Lawrence
4 x 1.75 in and 1.50 x 1 in; Gross weight 190.9 dwts
Sold with two signed boxes
estimate: $1,000–1,500
result: $750
Christopher Lawrence discovered his passion for silver early on at age 13. By the 1960s, in his early 30s, he set up his own studio workshop and was quickly awarded with numerous prizes and a one man show at Goldsmith's Hall. He is most noted for his hand-raising technique. In the 1970s, Lawrence created limited edition fantasy mushrooms that were retailed at Watches of Switzerland and Jean Renet.