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Couture DiorDesigner WesternGermanyMaxMuller Crystal SinuousDangle Clip Earrings
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While making similar mid-century haute-couture costume jewelry for Christian Dior, designer Max Muller based near Kaufbeuren, Western Germany, created these dramatic clear-crystal silver-tone dangle earrings of graduating curvilinear sprays. When worn on the ear, the top high-set baguettes follow its outer edge to start the surprisingly sinuous shape when freely hanging. The almost continuous strands on each earring feature prong-set rhinestones in three different sizes.
Since the 1950s, Kaufbeuren was internationally known for his historic-replica jewelry for the film industry. So today, some of the largest collections of his hard-to-find work were acquired by female movie stars, such as Sophia Lauren.
Although his elegant designs with high-quality crystals are often mistaken for unsigned pieces by Henry Schreiner or Roger Jean Pierre, these earring have the distinct elements of his commissioned work by the film industry for one of it stars: the "Western Germany" stamp combined with the heart-shaped voids on the clips.
As jewelry that can be attributed to Max Muller is extremely rare, these earrings are priced accordingly. We were thrilled to acquire several pieces of his jewelry at the same time, which are among our additional listings.
- Creator:Max Müller Kaufbeuren
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- Dimensions:Width: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Depth: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)Length: 3.75 in (95.25 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s-1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3244219101372
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