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Robert Lee Morris Vintage Gilded Mask Necklace

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This one of a kind gold plated brass piece was never sold as part of the wholesale collection of Robert Lee Morris. It instead was carved and created by him in 1983 when he was experimenting with so many new ideas. The fascinating mask carving could be both an exaggerated bird scull or part of a jet propulsion engine, the design is modern and futuristic. This is part of the large group called Casual Gold, quirky, unique experimental pieces during Morris's growing years. There is a large body of jewelry created by Robert Lee Morris called Casual Gold. They are made by rearranging the many RLM vocabulary components into new and interesting configurations. All necklaces had to be flexible, soft and moldable to the neck and shoulders. The brand style kept fresh and iconic by Robert pulling parts from the vast range of shapes and connectors, assorted castings, and carvings that became key signature elements to use in the construction of new work all the time. The pressure to create a new collection four times a year forced Robert to constantly invent new themes, directions and techniques to keep the jewelry brand alive and relevant. These bold gold necklaces are sheer fantasy, fun and the bridge between costume and designer jewelry. These pieces are called Casual Gold, and are prototypes, one of a kind experiments, and rarely made for the wholesale market.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (25.4 mm)Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Depth: 0.45 in (11.43 mm)Diameter: 19 in (482.6 mm)Length: 19 in (482.6 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1983
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This vintage necklace has been stored in the archive library since 1983 and is in mint condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3141218365492

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