By Alex & Lee
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully eccentric collar by Alex & Lee from the 1970's. A pastiche of styles, eras and color, this necklace is quite representative of the weirdly covetable surreal works by these in demand jewelers of the period.
Incorporated in this collar are elements of enamel, decoupage, glitter, over painting with materials such as cotton cord, iridized leaves, enamel, bone, cinnabar, amber, copper, mylar and plastic.
Adding to the mix are the odd symbolic elements such as dismembered fingers, bananas, resin teardrops and aquatic toned enamels. An Art Deco rhinestone clip is over painted in bright colors and laid over a mylar strip which mirrors light from within.
The charming Seeing "Eye" signature is on the obverse, signed with their names as well as "Love and Peace".
Highly collectible "Art to...
Category
1970s American Vintage Alex & Lee Necklaces
MaterialsAmber, Gilt Metal