Rare Prototype Orchid Necklace, Miriam Haskell

Description:

Rare Prototype Orchid Necklace, Miriam Haskell, c. 1960, designed and executed by Robert F. Clark, of burnished metal findings and chains, pate de verre and Venetian glass beads, lg. 14 3/4, pendant lg. 3 in., signed.

Note: This necklace is pictured on the cover of The Jewels of Miriam Haskell by Deanna Farneti Cera, and on p. 157. According to Robert F. Clark, this model was never put into production.
Estimate $600-800

Tiny spot of green oxidation on one leaf, otherwise without visible issues barring normal wear with age.

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