$984
Art Deco Silver Pendant, Etienne David, France, c. 1930, the grotesque face suspended from a later Mexican chain, lg. 19 in., pendant with maker's mark. Note: Little is known about Etienne David, whose shop was on the rue de la Paix in Paris. This pendant is typical of his work, which consisted of stylized flowers and geometric planes. See European Designer Jewelry , by Ginger Moro, p. 44. From the collection of Susan Freeman, a renowned collector of jewelry and couture. She herself designed and produced jewelry in the 1970s; her creations were sold at various New York venues including Henri Bendel, H&J Blitz, and The Stevens Gallery, as well as to private clients. Susan and her jewelry were featured in the "Lookout" section of People magazine in May of 1974. With her husband, Cliff Freeman, Susan traveled the world collecting the rare, unusual, and beautiful.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-06-27
