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 1045

MAUREEN WICKE SILVER & SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE 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 AND SEMI-PRECIOUS STONE SURPRISE EGG H 3 1/2", DIA 1 3/4" CROWNED KIWI BIRD:Ethel Maureen Wicke (Canadian-American, 1916-1998). Untitled. Third quarter 20th century. Having four pieces, in the form of a crowned kiwi bird, the exterior feather-textured, having inset moonstone eyes and a crown with gold prongs, the interior opening to reveal a silver wired nest with a small amethyst egg. No apparent markings. Accompanied by original fitted box with attached label reading: "Maureen Wicke - designer". The whole weighing 215.8 grams.

Condition

With some minor surface scratches