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1940's Mid-Century Modern RARE Layola Fourtane Metal Art Necklace with Earrings

$4,500
£3,440.49
€3,962.75
CA$6,305.88
A$7,039.92
CHF 3,688.81
MX$86,175.55
NOK 46,847.96
SEK 44,171.68
DKK 29,574.40
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1940's Layola Fourtane Mid-Century Modern Metal Art Sculptural Necklace from Mrs. Gump's Estate --featured in copper metal with multicolored stones that border the pendant with a lapis center stone. Pendant completed detaches from the chain. Length - 17'' with pendant attached, 15'' without pendant attached Pendant Dimensions - 2'' x 1.75'' Ed and Loyola were “renowned for their exquisite jewelry” according to the MarinScope. Frank describes Loyola Fourtane as “a nationally renowned jeweler” whose “work was in great demand in museum shops around the country and in Hollywood movies”. “Fourtane jewelry has become famous indeed. To recite a few of their successes: The Smithsonian…purchased fifteen choice pieces. Loyola’s work was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum…One of her necklaces was selected by Harper’s Bazaar…Furthermore Loyola designed jewelry for stage celebrities Cornel Wilde, Greer Garson and others…Loyola’s creations were shown on models of Hattie Carnegie, Nettie Rosenstein, (and) Adrian.” This article also notes that her work was being carried by Gump’s, the renowned San Francisco store.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    234 g
  • Dimensions:
    Length: 17 in (431.8 mm)
  • Style:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4177385552

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