Lot no. 261
French work, 20th century X Frances Patiky Stein (1937-2021)
Pair of gilt metal ear clips set with midnight blue cabochons
Signed on plate "FPS
With travel pouch
Good condition
4 x 3 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."
Pair of gilded metal ear clips set with midnight
blue cabochons
Signed "FPS" on plate
With travel pouch
Good condition
4 x 3 cm
Designed by Frances Patiky Stein (1937-2021) for her own jewelry house
In turn muse, fashion editor for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Glamour, stylist for Calvin Klein, Frances Patiky Stein created jewelry for Chanel and for her own house: 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 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. "Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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