Late May 2026 Discovery Auction
Lot 173:
Sold for: $27
Description
Item/Description: Three piece jewelry lot by renowned American jewelry designer, Alexis Bittar. Includes a figural leaf brooch, a pair of figural shell clip earrings and a modernist cuff bracelet. All exquisitely hand-crafted in lucite. Organic designs with softly carved edges. The brooch and earrings are from the designer’s early studio work in the 1990s.
The large leaf brooch is a luminous translucent white with lifelike veining and hand-carved edges. The reverse is finished with a textured gold tone backing. Roll-over metal pin closure. Hallmarked: Handcrafted by Alexis Bittar.
Material: Lucite
Dimensions: Length: 4 1/4"; Width: 2 1/2"; Depth: 3/16"
Condition: Very Good. Free of cracks, chips, damage or repair. Pin closure in good working condition. Opens smoothly and closes securely.
Age: 1990s
Provenance: Private Estate
The frosted earrings are designed as sea shells in translucent lime green. Organic. Hand-carved. Soft ridges. Light weight. Textured gold tone backing. Hinged clip mechanisms. Hallmarked: Handcrafted by Alexis Bittar.
Material: Lucite
Dimensions: Length: 1 1/8"; Width: 1"; Height : 3/4"
Condition: Very Good. Free of cracks, damage, repair. Clip backs open smoothly and close crisply. Comfort pads in place. Hallmarked: Handcrafted by Alexis Bittar.
Age: 1990s
Provenance: Private Estate
The taupe colored satin finish cuff is modernist and organic accented with a splash of shiny gold resin, resembling liquid. Rigid and made for a small wrist, the statement cuff has a gold tone interior. Hallmarked: Alexis Bittar.
Material: Lucite
Dimensions: Length: 6 1/8" ( outer circumference); 2 1/8" ( inner diameter); Band Width: 2 1/8"; Gap Width: 1 1/2"
Condition: Very Good. Free of cracks, chips, repair. Signs of age, use and wear including scratches, scuffs.
Age: 2000s
Provenance: Private Estate
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