Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2575BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 06, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Sterling Silver and 22kt Gold Gem-set Suite, Michie McConnell, Santa Fe, New Mexico, the necklace designed as abstract textured silver panels each variously set with colored stones, earpendants and bracelet en suite, lg. 18, 7, 1 1/2 in., signed.
Note: McConnell's artist's statement explains that this work is part of the "sun" collection, not representing the sun exactly, but more of a "solar meditation" and "a tribute to the celestial bodies...a celebration and exploration of the cosmos that orients us physically, intellectually, and spiritually".
Estimate $1,500-2,000