Spring Jewels 
8 May 2024
Spring Jewels 
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William Harper

'The First Bridal Flower' enamel, pearl, and gold brooch


Of cloisonné enamel, set with half moon-shaped blue topaz, grey cultured pearl, and blister pearl; 1993
Sterling silver, 24k and 14k yellow gold
Signed William Harper
3.875 x 2.125 in; Gross weight 47.3 dwts
estimate: $6,000–8,000
result: $5,670
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provenance: Peter Joseph Gallery I Thence by descent

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

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Master of Enamel and Metals

William Harper's Artistic Jewelry

In my viewpoint, [enamel] can be as powerful...as looking at a wonderful painting...And I really am attracted to the idea of having an object that’s incredibly powerful on a very small scale.

William Harper

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