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A one of a kind vintage 1950s handmade copper enamel modernist brooch by Hank & Diny Frugte of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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A one of a kind vintage 1950s handmade copper enamel modernist Winged Creature brooch by Hank & Diny Frugte of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Entirely handmade hand wrought copper enamel wearable art brooch! With one end up, the design is a stylized butterfly, but the other end up it looks more like some fantastical creature. Can be worn either way. Entirely handmade hand-cut from thick copper sheet, then hammered from the back, and incised in sections at front, and then a gorgeous transparent orange enamel is fired overtop. The transparent enamel makes it possible to see all the hand work done to the metal prior to the enameling. At very top is a black enamel outline of the fantastical winged creature/butterfly. At back the brooch is counter enameled in a speckled dark blue enamel. Hank Frugte (d. 1990) and his wife Diny (1929-2024) were originally from the Netherlands, but emigrated to Canada just after WWII and settled in Edmonton, Alberta. They were already trained enamelists and artists who brought their talents and experience with them to Edmonton, and created amazing artworks throughout their careers! They also shared their knowledge and experience with other artists by teaching workshops and other educational endeavors in both Canada and the US. The brooch measures 2-3/8" tall by 2-1/8" widest point. Marked at back of the brooch as shown, "Hank / Diny Frugte Edmonton". Excellent vintage condition.
October 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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A hypnotic pinwheel Op Art copper enamel artwork by Lise Deschatelets of Quebec Canada circa 1960s.

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A hypnotic vintage 1960s 70s handmade copper enamel modernist Pinwheel Op Art design raised footed bowl artwork by enamelist/artist Lise Deschatelets (b. 1948-) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The design reminds me of those spinning optical wheels that were used to hypnotize people in old silent movies from the 1920s! The design was no doubt influenced by the Op Art movement including artists like Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley, but also a common design found on whirligigs and other wind-operated toys and wind chimes. Lise Deschatelets is an enamelist, a painter, and a sculptor from Montreal who stopped creating enamel artworks after just a few years to concentrate on her painting and sculpture. Consequently, her enamel artworks are much rarer than most from the period! Measures 9-7/8" diameter by 2" high at the rim. Counter-enameled in a finely speckled blue enamel on the bottom. A single large hand carved wood 'foot' attached at the bottom as shown. Marked "Deschatelets" on the bottom in gold paint over top of the enamel. Has an attached metal hanging device at the bottom, but can be displayed on a table as well. There is one very very small fleabite along the outer rim that isn't apparent at all except when the artwork is held up to the light. Can't be seen when displayed on a shelf or in a case! Excellent vintage condition with the above caveat and as shown.
September 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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A spectacular one of a kind handmade copper enamel pendant necklace by Hank and Diny Frugte of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada circa 1970.

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A spectacular vintage 1960s 70s handmade copper enamel abstract modernist design pendant on cord necklace by Hank & Diny Frugte of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. An entirely handmade very large and exceptional one of a kind piece of wearable enamel art! A heavy gauge copper disk has been made convex (bowed outward), then hammered and incised along the edges and at center, and then a transparent orange enamel was laid overtop with an abstract design over that in red white and black. The transparent orange enamel allows you to see all of the hammering and incised design on the copper underneath! The back was counter-enameled in a dark blue speckled with white. Hank Frugte (d. 1990) and his wife Diny (1929-2024) were originally from the Netherlands, but emigrated to Canada just after WWII and settled in Edmonton, Alberta. They were already trained enamelists and artists who brought their talents and experience with them to Edmonton, and created amazing artworks throughout their careers! They also shared their knowledge and experience with other artists by teaching workshops and other educational endeavors in both Canada and the US. A very large and impressive pendant that has been strung on a cabled cord of cream-colored silk that slips over the head. The pendant measures 3.75" diameter, and it hangs on a 22" cabled cord. Marked at back as shown, "Hank / Diny Frugte Edmonton Canada". Excellent vintage condition.
September 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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February 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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An original 1970s Daniel Briard copper enamel abstract modernist tray/artwork...

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a striking and quite VIVID vintage 1970s handmade copper enamel geometric modernist 'hard-edge' design artwork by Canadian artist/enamelist Daniel Briard of Quebec. A simple yet bold design of a bull's eye in red and white, off center and with slight lines drawn thru the white enamel give the design greater depth and complexity. Measures 7" diameter by 1/2" high at rim. Marked at back as shown with hand-signature in white enamel over gray ground, "D. Briard 78" for Daniel Briard 1978. The enamel is nearly mint condition.
December 17, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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Amazing one of a kind sculpture for your wall artwork in steel copper and enamel by Pam Steele USA.

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A superb vintage 1990s one of a kind handmade enamel on copper and steel original abstract artwork/wall sculpture titled "Cloud Cover" by American artist/enamelist Pam Steele. An exceptional artwork by this internationally recognized American artist/enamelist! Here is a short description of her work from her website: "Pam Steele is internationally known for her large-scale metal and enameled glass wall pieces, which have been exhibited in numerous galleries (NYC, Atlanta, Boston), and commissioned for many private and public collections, including: I.B.M., Xerox, Lucent Technology, and Hyatt Hotels. Her experimental techniques in enameling glass to copper at 1500 degrees, combined with unique metal patinas on copper and steel make her work both painterly and sculptural. All of her pieces emit a strong architectural presence combined with an elegant spiritual quality." This artwork is a smaller format than her corporate installations, and will fit on most any wall in the home. Measures 12.25" by 8" by 1" thick at outside edges of the frame. Signed with description and title "Cloud Cover" at back as shown in the photos. Overall excellent vintage condition with some wear and spotting to the matte but no damage of loss to the enamel or the artwork itself.
June 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Vintage 1970s handmade yellow and turquoise on black enamel on copper link bracelet - fits up to a 7.5" wrist!

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A vibrant vintage 1960s 70s handmade copper enamel abstract modernist link bracelet. Alternating high contrast enamel links with silver-colored interlinks and silver box closure with a smaller enameled plaque inset as shown. Measures 6.5" long but because the links are curved it actually fits a larger wrist up to about 7.25" in my estimation (fits my 7.5" wrist snugly). Measures just over 3/4" wide. Unmarked, and I am guessing that it originally had a hangtag or other labeling and most likely sold in a gallery or art fair. In any case a unique and quite striking piece of wearable art enamel jewelry! Excellent vintage condition.
May 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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January 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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A whimsical figurative copper enamel artwork by Lilyanne Huguet David of Montreal, Quebec, circa 1980s.

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A whimsical vintage 1980s handmade copper enamel figurative Windy Women design artwork by Lilyanne Huguet-David of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Super colorful entirely handmade whimsical design copper enamel artwork by one of the greats of enamel art in Quebec in the second half of the 20th century! Depicts two women all bundled up for the cold and wind of a storm, and one of them has lost her beret in the wind! Huguet-David (b. 1935) was a French-born Jew whose family escaped France just prior to the Nazi invasion, and lived in Quebec for most of her life. She studied enameling in Montreal in the 1970s, and exhibited widely throughout her career in Europe, North America, and Israel. This charming artwork measures 11" diameter by about 3/4" high at rim. Marked at back as shown, "Lilyanne H. David Creation Exclusive N: 0162-3". "Creation Exclusive" denotes that this artwork is a one of a kind. Excellent vintage condition.
September 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Enamel art and a small painting by San Diego enamelist/artist Barney Reid circa 1950s.

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A huge and quite rare vintage 1950s handmade copper enamel modernist pendant on cord necklace by San Diego artist/craftsman Barney Reid (1913-1992). A very large quite rare and outstanding example of the modernist enamel art created by this important California artist from the mid 20th century! Truly wearable art and a one of a kind! A founding member of San Diego’s Allied Craftsmen, Reid was a talented artisan and prolific in many media including metal, clay, wood, and marble, as well as oil painting and furniture design. It is his work in enamel and jewelry, however, for which he is best known. A selection was featured in several shows in the 1950s and 60s at New York City’s Museum of Contemporary Crafts, including Enamels in 1959. Reid's work was prominently displayed in the exhibition "San Diego Craft Revolution" at the Mingei Museum in San Diego in 2012. One of Reid's larger works, a multipanel enamel mobile, sold at Christie's in 2016 for over $32K before auction fees and taxes! This pendant measures 3" in diameter, and hangs on the original 20" cord that can be retied at different lengths as desired, or even replaced for larger sizes. Marked at back as shown in the photos. Excellent vintage condition. A skilled graphic designer, Reid worked as the art director at the Naval Electronics Lab, Point Loma, San Diego from 1951 to 1969. During this time he was commissioned by the Lab to create two murals for their cafeteria. He also created a mural for the Port of San Diego. In the 1950s and 1960s, Reid’s enamels were featured in several prominent exhibitions throughout the country including the prestigious annual Decorative Arts and Ceramics Exhibition at the Wichita Art Association in 1952, 1953 and 1954; Enamel: An Historic Survey to the Present Day, organized by the Cooper Union Museum for the Arts of Decoration in 1954; the seminal Enamels at New York’s Museum of Contemporary Crafts in 1959; and the Scripps Annual in Claremont, California in 1964. One of Reid’s most inventive works – an abstraction in which small enamel panels were mounted on a horizontal wood panel in a lively, interlocking composition – was featured in a 1957 article in Craft Horizons – the forerunner to American Craft – in an article titled Plaque Bouillabaisse." Reid's work was also prominently featured in the groundbreaking exhibition, "San Diego's Craft Revolution —From Post-War Modern to California Design" at the Mingei International Museum in San Diego from 2011-2012. This painting is on artist board that has been laid down on a wood backing just slightly larger than the painting as shown, and has a small hanging loop at back top. Measures 16.75" tall by 5" wide. Not signed, and was from the artists personal collection and no doubt displayed during the holiday season by the artist and his family. As noted above, the certificate from the estate which is signed by the artist's daughter, Julia Reid Miller, will accompany this artwork to its new home. Excellent vintage condition. A huge vintage 1950s handmade sterling silver copper enamel modernist pendant on cord necklace by San Diego artist/craftsman Barney Reid (1913-1992). A very large quite rare and outstanding example of the modernist enamel art created by this important California artist from the mid 20th century! Truly wearable art! A founding member of San Diego’s Allied Craftsmen, Reid was a talented artisan and prolific in many media including metal, clay, wood, and marble, as well as oil painting and furniture design. A selection was featured in several shows in the 1950s and 60s at New York City’s Museum of Contemporary Crafts, including Enamels in 1959. Reid's work was prominently displayed in the exhibition "San Diego Craft Revolution" at the Mingei Museum in San Diego in 2012. One of Reid's larger works, a multipanel enamel mobile, sold at Christie's in 2016 for over $32K before auction fees and taxes! Pendant measures 3-1/2" by 2-3/4" wide on a 26" length leather cord that can be re-tied at varying lengths, and weighs 37.2 grams total. Marked at back with artist signature as shown. Excellent vintage condition.
February 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Brushstroke design enamel artwork circa 1950s by Gwendolyn Orsinger aka Orsini of McLean, Virginia - the bottom is as beautiful as the top!

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A gorgeous vintage 1960s 70s one of a kind handmade copper enamel abstract modernist Brushstroke design bowl artwork by American artist/enamelist Gwendolyn Orsinger Anderson (1912-2013) aka Orsini. A striking and quite vivid original enamel artwork by this recognized important American enamel artist! In shades of a contrasting blue and orange with red and green smaller sections, and in a 'brushstroke' design that she did several variations of over the years. Perhaps a nod to the Brushstroke Series of artworks from the 1960s by the American Pop artist, Roy Lichtenstein of NYC. In addition, this artwork is elaborately decorated at back nearly as beautiful as the front! A gorgeous one of a kind creation that will look amazing in just about any decor! (I have another by her from this same series, but in a different color palette - see my store under "Orsini".) Measures 9" diameter by about 1.25" tall at rim. Signed at back with original paper labels as shown in my photos. Excellent vintage condition. Gwendolyn Anderson, world-renowned artist and enamelist, was born on May 31, 1912, in Riverside, Illinois. Gwen began her artistic career in watercolors, inspired and encouraged by her parents. Her artwork was exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of Art and other galleries, both public and private. In the early 1950’s, Gwen discovered enameling. She was a self-taught artist, experimenting and developing new and creative enameling techniques. Throughout her lifetime, Gwen held numerous one-woman shows and garnered multiple awards. In 1973, Gwen organized the first enamelist guild in the United States, the National Enamelists Society. Gwen was part of the team of artist volunteers and city personnel in 1974 opening the doors of the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA. She was a founding member of the Enamelists Gallery located in the art center, and continued to work at the gallery over the next 30 years. Gwen never grew tired of exploring new horizons. She continued traveling the world, visiting over 100 countries, drawing inspiration from the people and cultures. Gwen combined education and travel through participation in the Elder hostel program. Always eager for new adventures, at age 80 she joined Global Volunteers and traveled over the next several years teaching English and building schools for children in Viet Nam, Turkey, Greece and other countries. A painter, enamel craft worker, teacher and art dealer, she was known as Gwendolyn Orsinger Anderson and later simply as Orsini. Orsini studied at the University California, Los Angeles, 1934-35; University Illinois. (B.S., 1937); Art Institute of Chicago; Norton Gallery & School Art; Eliot O'Hara; University Virginia., 1955. In Illinois, she was Director of the Artist's Mart in 1954, and also was an art teacher at Pekin High School. In Clayton, New York, she was an enameling teacher including at 1,000 Island Museum Craft School in 1966-67; and Cross Creek Ceramics in 1972.
August 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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January 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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October 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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November 23, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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A striking vintage 1950s abstract modernist handmade copper enamel artwork by American artist/enamelist Edward Winter.

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A big vintage 1950s one of a kind handmade copper enamel abstract modernist design bowl in black white and red by American artist/enamelist Edward Winter. A bold abstract composition in high contrast colors, but with a slight iridescence to the black in parts as a twist, makes this a stand-out work by Winter! The only example of this design that I've seen over my 45+ year career! Here's a short bio of the artist: Edward Winter played a critical role in the development of enameling in this country in the first half of the twentieth century. Winter helped popularize enameling and increase public awareness of its artistic potential. Born in Pasadena, California and raised in Ohio, Winter studied at the Cleveland School of Art, graduating in 1931. Winter studied enameling and metalwork with the prominent designer Josef Hoffmann and ceramics with the acclaimed ceramist and designer Michael Polowny. Winter studied several areas of design but began to focus increasingly on enameling. Winter radically transformed enameling, taking a medium traditionally associated with diminutive scale and intimate format to unprecedented levels of size and grandeur. Through the course of his almost forty-five year career, Edward Winter dramatically advanced enameling in this country through a combination of teaching, writing, and most important, through his own extraordinary work. This bowl measures 9.75" diameter by 1.75" high at the rim. Weight is about a pound and a half prior to packing. Excellent vintage condition.
May 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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A vivid vintage 1960s 70s Marie-Ange Langlois Quebec handmade copper enamel abstract modernist Bird design artwork.

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A vivid vintage 1960s 70s handmade copper enamel abstract modernist Bird design plate/artwork by Marie-Ange Langlois of Quebec, Canada. Brilliant colors entirely handmade and striking modernist design! Looks like a bird to me, but you may see something else? Measures just under 7" diameter at 6-7/8" by 1-1/4" high at rim. Signed at back as shown, "Marie-Ange Langlois". I'm certain that this artist is from Quebec, but I haven't been able to find any information about her or her artwork yet, but I welcome any info about her. There are a couple very very small fleabites around the rim that aren't at all visible when displayed. This is a handmade item, and it's a mite irregular in shape which only adds to the charm in my opinion. Excellent vintage condition.
March 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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A vivid vintage 1960s copper enamel artwork by Pierrette Leclair of Quebec, Canada - one of a kind artwork in a heavy impasto-style enamel!

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A vivid vintage 1960s 70s handmade copper enamel abstract modernist artwork by Pierrette Leclair of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Small, but mighty design in bold colors that catch the eye, and the irregular shape adds to the charm in my opinion! The enamel is thick in some areas similar to impasto painting! Pierrette Leclair was born in Montreal and studied classical music in her youth, but gave it up when she discovered artistic enameling in 1953. Self-taught, she later added some courses with specific artists to increase her skills in enameling. She participated in many exhibitions, and won many prizes over the course of her long career. Her work has been gifted to many world leaders and celebrities by the city of Montreal, and the province of Quebec as well including the Queen Mother of the UK, and the wife of Charles de Gaulle, and the first three astronauts to land on the moon! This is an exceptional example of her artistic work, and in such great shape! Measures just under 5-7/8" by 5-5/8" by just under 1" high at rim. Signed at back as shown, "Pierrette Leclair fait main Que.". Excellent vintage condition.
July 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Miguel Pineda copper enamel set for Los Castillo Taxco circa 1960.

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An incredible late 1950s to early 1960s modernist copper enamel platter and covered tazza bowl set designed and made by Miguel Pineda for Los Castillo in Mexico City - platter measures 11” by 8.5”, and the tazza measures 6.75” tall by 6” diameter - marked at bottom as shown in my second photo. NFS #loscastillo #loscastillotaxco #miguelpineda #miguelpinedaenamelist #enamel #enamelart #modernistenamel #midcenturymodern #moderndesign #modernism #mexicanmodernism #handmade #hechoamano #hechoenmexico #disenomexicano #esmaltemexicano #modernismomexicano #patrickkapty Miguel Pineda apprenticed with Maggie Howe in Mexico City in the late 1950s. Howe also produced work for Los Castillo, and she brought him to the attention of Los Castillo. He produced items for Los Castillo in the late 1950s to early 1960s, and those pieces are always signed by both parties.
February 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Colorful spring flowers are always a joy! Some of the enamel artworks available in my shop right now...

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one of three works by Virgil Cantini available in my store - a rare and lovely vintage 1960s handmade copper enamel modernist Flowers design brooch by American enamelist/sculptor Virgil Cantini of Pittsburgh, PA. An outstanding example of his enamelwork, and his jewelry is exceedingly rare! Here's a short bio of the artist that I found online: ------------- 
Virgil David Cantini (February 28, 1919 – May 2, 2009) was an American enamelist, sculptor and educator. He was well known for innovation with enamel and steel and received both local and national recognition for his work, including honorary awards, competitive prizes and commissions, along with a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1957. Cantini long served as a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh, where he helped to create the Department of Studio Arts. A longtime resident of the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cantini died on May 2, 2009 at the age of 90. Today, many of his large scale works are on display throughout the city of Pittsburgh. 
------------- See my last image for a photo of the artist in his prime. No doubt a one of a kind enamel artwork to wear! Measures 1.5" diameter. Marked "Cantini" at back in the counter-enamel as shown. One of several pieces I have by this artist available in my shop right now - an extremely rare and wonderful miniature work of copper enamel art by famed California silversmith/enamelist James Parker of San Diego, California. Parker (1914-1987 USA) was first inspired to create modernist jewelry in 1939 on visiting the Georg Jensen shop in London and viewing some of their more sculptural and spare creations, and by the 1950s he was widely lauded for his original and creative jewelry designs that often included enamel. He was a member of the Allied Craftsmen of San Diego, and later of the Enamel Guild as well, and showed his work in several shows each year in the San Diego area, and also at national-level shows including the California Design exhibitions in Pasadena and at Craftsmanship in a Changing World, the inaugural exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts in NYC in 1956 by the American Craft Council. This particular artwork is dated 1969 and has a dedication by the artist "For Peggy for Oct 8, 1969" and is signed on the back papers "J. Parker". This enamel artwork reminds me of disparate sources including the 'flowers' series by Andy Warhol from earlier in the 1960s, and of Japanese art particularly how the flowers and stems are outlined in black for more contrast from the background. This effect was achieved by cutting through the enamel to the copper below, and then patinating the copper black. A small but quite attractive artwork by this titan of the California enamel art scene of the 1950s and 60s! Measures 2-3/4" wide by 1-5/8" tall, and the frame measures 3-3/4" wide by 2-5/8" tall at the outside edges. Signed by the artist on the back papers. One of several works I have by this enamel artist in my shop right now - a lovely vintage 1950s 60s handmade copper enamel modernist Floral design plate/artwork by Annemarie Davidson (1920-2012, USA) of Sierra Madre, California. Absolutely gorgeous, colorful, and yet stylized and utterly modernist image of vibrant flowers in various stages of bloom! This piece reminds me so much of the Flowers series by Andy Warhol from the same era, and also another enamel piece that I have for sale currently by James Parker, also of California. Davidson was born in Germany, but moved to the US with her family, and later studied with prominent American enamelist Doris Hall and later with Curtis Tann in the 1950s, and is considered to be in the first rank of American enamel artists of the 20th century. Very attractive design and in such vibrant colors by Davidson, and in immaculate condition! Measures 7.75" diameter by about 1" high at rim, and weighs about a pound prior to packing. Marked at back with her signature in the enamel, and an original sticker as shown in my photos. Excellent vintage condition with just fine light wear from display but no loss or damage to the enamel whatsoever as shown.
November 26, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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Abstract enamel wearable art by Hank Frugte of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada circa 1960s.

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A superb vintage 1960s 70s handmade copper enamel abstract modernist brooch and earrings set by Hank Frugte of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Entirely handmade hand wrought copper enamel abstract design wearable art brooch and earrings set! Most likely a one of a kind set! Hank Frugte (d. 1990) and his wife Diny (1929-2024) were originally from the Netherlands, but emigrated to Canada just after WWII and settled in Edmonton, Alberta. They were already trained enamelists and artists who brought their talents and experience with them to Edmonton, and created amazing artworks throughout their careers! They also shared their knowledge and experience with other artists by teaching workshops and other educational endeavors in both Canada and the US. The brooch measures 2-3/8" tall by 1-5/8" wide. The earrings measure 1-1/8" by 3/4". Marked at back of the brooch as shown, "Hank Frugte Edmonton". There are some very small fleabites along the edges of the brooch and one of the earrings. These are not at all noticeable when worn, or really at all except with magnification. Excellent vintage condition.
September 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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January 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Trying something new - enamelled copper pendant design.

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March 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Dekor Zagred vintage 1960s 70s Croatia (formerly Yugoslavia) handmade enamel on steel "Capricorn" artwork.

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A large vintage 1960s 70s one of a kind handmade enamel on steel modernist Capricornus Capricorn design artwork by Dekor Zagreb of the former Yugoslavia, now in Croatia. A striking mid century modernist artwork of the mythical creature Capricornus also known as Capricorn of the Zodiac, an astrological sign. Capricornus gets its name from a Greek myth that says the god Pan was transformed into a half-goat, half-fish when he dived into the Nile River to escape the giant Typhon. A striking modernist design in a vivid turquoise blue and black! Measures 9.25" diameter by 1" tall at the rim, and weighs about a little under a pound prior to packaging. Still retains the original Dekor Zagreb sticker at back as shown in the photos, as well as "Ručni Rad" (Handmade). Excellent vintage condition.
June 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
gothjeweler.bsky.social
Working on enameling for project, blue on fine silver, firing up the kiln 1450 degrees! 🔥🔥🔥 #enameling #metalsmithing #fireonmetal #glassonmetal #finesilver #enamelart #jewelrymaking
November 24, 2024 at 3:29 AM
patrickkapty.bsky.social
A very large and vividly colored 1950s copper enamel modernist pendant necklace by artist/enamelist Mary Jane Oshier.

Available in my Ruby Lane shop...

www.rubylane.com/item/1879775...

#maryjaneoshier #copperenamel #handmade #wearableart #enamelart #necklace #jewelrydesign #art #jewelrybyartists
January 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM