Spring Jewels 
3 May 2023
Spring Jewels 
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Donald Friedlich

'Erosion' series rhodonite pendant brooch


Of polished and sandblasted rhodonite; c. 1988
Sterling silver and 18k yellow gold
Signed Friedlich
2 x 1.50 in; Gross weight 27.1 dwts
estimate: $1,200–1,500
result: $1,197
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While creating the pieces for the ‘Erosion’ series, Friedlich wanted the natural beauty of the gem material to shine. He utilized a sandblaster to enhance and soften the gem’s surfaces to mimic nature’s process of erosion.
provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Private Collection

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

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My inspirations [for the Erosion series] included the landscape of the American southwest, the art and architecture of Japan, the sculpture of Isamu Noguchi, and paintings of Richard Diebenkorn.

Donald Friedlich

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