Lot no. 93
French work, 20th century X Frances Patiky Stein (1937-2021)
Large open cuff bracelet in gilt repoussé brass with rectangular garnet cabochon
Signed on plate "FPS
With travel pouch
Good condition (slight flaws)
Width: 5.5 cm
Designed by Frances Patiky Stein (1937-2021) for her own jewellery house
In turn muse, fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Glamour, stylist for Calvin Klein, Frances Patiky Stein created jewellery for Chanel and for her own company: F. P. S. She designed imposing cuffs, chokers and earrings inspired by Byzantine or Etruscan objects.
"I try to design objects that are visually irresistible, but that also have to work. A bracelet is great if you can put it on and take it off and if it doesn't wind up in a typewriter or drip onto your plate when you make an elegant gesture."
Large open cuff bracelet in gilt repoussé brass with rectangular garnet cabochon
Signed on plate 'FPS
With travel pouch
Good condition (slight flaws)Width: 5.5 cm
Designed by Frances Patiky Stein (1937-2021) for her own jewellery house
In turn muse, fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Glamour, stylist for Calvin Klein, Frances Patiky Stein created jewellery for Chanel and for her own company: F. P. S. She designed imposing cuffs, chokers and earrings inspired by Byzantine or Etruscan objects.
I try to design objects that are visually irresistible, but that also have to work. A bracelet is great if you can put it on and take it off and if it doesn't wind up in a typewriter or drip onto your plate when you make an elegant gesture.'
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