Description: Signed, Exquisite Askew London Blackamoor Brooch - This beautiful brooch is adorned with a turquoise beaded necklace and the turban embellished with mini faux pearls, ruby-colored, teal and turq chantons and finished with a faceted, tear-drop crystal dangle. Dimensions: 2 1/2"L x 1 1/4"W Sue Askew works from her studio in London where she creates the most fabulous, intricate and over the top jewellery. She cleverly incorporates original 1940s, 1950s and 1960s jewellery components with original glass and crystal stones, and sets them into either gold plate or sterling silver plate. She can only produce a few pieces at a time, so each piece of Askew London jewellery is either a one-off or extremely limited in quantity making it completely unique, and collectable. As jewelry, such figures usually appear in antiqueVenetian(though nowadays they are made by Artisans throughout the world)earrings,bracelets,cuff links, andbrooches. Some contemporary craftsmen continue to make individual pieces, but it is rare because of modern issues with the depiction of dark-skinned people as "exotic" and decorative. They are also a traditional type of earring inRijekaunder the namemori. The blackamoor is typically male, depicted with a head covering, usually aturban, and covered in rich jewels andgold leaf. They are typicallyenamelled, carved fromebonyor painted black to contrast with the bright colors of the embellishments. Depictions may only represent the head, or head and shoulders, facing the viewer in a symmetrical pose. In decorative sculpture the full body is depicted, either to hold trays as virtual servants or bronze sconces to hold candles or light fixtures. They may be incorporated into small stands, tables, orandirons. They are often portrayed in pairs.Andrea Brustolon(16621732) was the most important sculptor of blackamoors. Often these blackamoors are in acrobatic positions that would be impossible to hold for any extended length of time for a real person. Collections One of the finest examples of a blackamoor in the arts is theMohr mit Smaragdstufe("Moor withEmeraldCluster"), in the collection of theGrnes GewlbeinDresden, Germany. It was created byBalthasar Permoserin 1724. The statue is richly decorated with jewels and is 63.8cm (2.09ft) high. Aleksandr Pushkinhad a blackamoor figurine on his desk to remind him ofAbram Petrovich Gannibal, his great-grandfather. This figure can be seen in his formerSt. Petersburgapartment, now turned into a museum.[c Diana Vreelandhad a famous collection of blackamoor jewelry, andAnita Pointerof thePointer Sistershas some blackamoor pieces in her extensive collection of black memorabilia. SUPER FAST SHIPPING: We usually ship all items the same day (except if it's a federal holiday and U.S.P.S is closed) when payments are made by 3 pm EST. Monday thru Friday and by 1pm on Saturday. All items paid on Sunday, will be shipped on Monday, except when it's a holiday. Please note: All items are only shipped to Paypal verified addresses
Price: 495 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-11-13T23:58:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Main Stone: Rhinestone
Brand: Susan Askew Originals
Metal: Mixed Metals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Material: 18k gold plate
Certification: Signed by Designer
Signed: Yes
Jewelry Department: Fashion
