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Fabulous classic Peter Macchiarini sterling, brass and copper ring; about size 6; diameter of top circle is approximately 3/4"; marked: "MACC;" fine condition. SOLD (item #M0288) |
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Peter Macchiarini (1909 - 2001) is considered one of the pioneers of American modernist studio jewelry. His studio/gallery was in the North Beach section of San Francisco where, beginning in the 1930s, he handcrafted unique works of art including sculpture and jewelry. Margret De Patta was a close friend and, together with other "pioneers" of this period, they started the San Francisco Metal Arts Guild. Please read more about Peter Macchiarini in both of my books, Modernist Jewelry, 1930-1960, The Wearable Art Movement and Form & Function, American Modernist Jewelry, 1940 - 1970 . His work was a major part of the exhibit "American Modernist Jewelry, 1940 - 1970" at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 2008. See American Modernist Jewelry, 1940 - 1970, MODERN SILVER magazine, Winter, 2008-2009. Also see Macchiarini on Macchiarini, one of the first and still one of the best articles from MODERN SILVER magazine, June - July, 2000. |
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