DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Fine & Decorative Arts, Furniture, Jewelry & Asian Antiques

Sat, Apr 8, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Apr 9, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1043

MAUREEN WICKE SILVER & CLOISONNE SURPRISE EGG

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
MAUREEN WICKE (1916-1998) SILVER & CLOISONNE ENAMELED SURPRISE EGG H 2 1/2", DIA 1 3/4":Ethel Maureen Wicke (Canadian-American, 1916-1998). Untitled. Third quarter 20th century. Of ovid form, with polychrome cloisonne enameled floral decorated exterior, opening to reveal a carved amethyst and jade bouquet held by silver hands, raised on a base of silver. No apparent marks. The whole weighing 210.7 grams.

Condition

With sporadic pinhole-sized firing faults to exterior throughout, but consistent with lot's handmade execution. Some minor surface scratches to exterior.