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Andrew Grima, “Egyptian” textured 18K gold and elongated cabochon lapis lazuli ring, signed and British date marks for 1972
Andrew Grima, “Egyptian” textured 18K gold and elongated cabochon lapis lazuli ring, signed and British date marks for 1972
FRED BORCHERDT
Abstract sculpture c. 1970
Lacquered red wood on an orange plexiglass base
Silver hand finished and repoussed in the form of a staghorn beetle with horns encircling the round magnifying glass, gold details
Signed: L. GAILLARD (engraved) on lower right leg, head of Minerva (950/1000 pure silver)
The staghorn beetle was a favorite form for Gaillard and the inspiration for many examples of his work including jewelry, vases and this magnifying glass. A variant model in cast bronze can be seen in the collection of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris.