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William Harper

'Self Portrait as an Incan Jewel' gem-set brooch


Of cloisonné enamel, set with bullet cabochon red glass, black cultured pearl, and a freshwater cultured pearl; 1992
Yellow gold
Signed W Harper
7.50 x 2.75 in; Gross weight 53.4 dwts
estimate: $4,500–6,500
result: $10,080
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provenance: The Artist | Collection of Peter Joseph | Private Collection

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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