Enamel "painting" on sterling plaque on velvet ribbon by Doris Hall; beautiful blue, cherry red, white and gold enamels depicting a young woman; curved plaque is about 2-1/2" x 3/4"; overall length of choker, including ribbon is about 12" (closes with a snap); fits small neck, but the ribbon could be changed for a longer one or the piece could be made into a very pretty bracelet; marked: "STERLING" and inscribed: "Designed by Doris Hall;" fine condition with no chips or cracks to the enamel.

Doris Hall graduated from the Cleveland Institute in 1929 and during the 1940s opened a gallery and studio in Gloucester, Massachusetts. She and her husband, Kalman Kubinyi later opened a studio/gallery in downtown Boston and lastly, a studio in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

Hall exhibited at the Walker Art Center in 1948. She originated the idea of making enamel "paintings" by treating her copper (or silver) as a canvas and drawing in a dried layer of opalescent crackle to produce an oxidized line.  She taught enameling form her Boston studio and influenced many artists who became well known, including Lilyan Bachrach. Her work was decorative, freeform, and colorful. (Information from my book, Modernist Jewelry, 1930-1960, The Wearable Art Movement, pg. 102-103.)

$850.00 (item #M975)

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