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25 - A silver and gold elephant brooch by Dunay, the standing elephant with ears extended, with textured finish, the tusks fashioned in gold, numbered to the reverse ‘6167’, stamped ‘STERLING’ and with applied plaque signed ‘DUNAY 18k ©’, length 28mm. £300-£400
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A silver and gold elephant brooch by Dunay, the standing elephant with ears extended, with textured finish, the tusks fashioned in gold, numbered to the reverse ‘6167’, stamped ‘STERLING’ and with applied plaque signed ‘DUNAY 18k ©’, length 28mm. £300-£400 --- Henry Dunay (1935–2023) was an American goldsmith and designer known for his bold sculptural designs and hand-etched ‘Sabi’ gold finish. Dunay launched his independent firm in 1956 at the age of just 21. His breakthrough came in 1967 when he won the De Beers Diamond International Award which lead to new commissions and high profile clients including Princess Diana, Elizabeth Taylor and Hillary Clinton. He was the founder of the American Jewelry Design Council and winner of over 50 design awards. . Condition Report Some dark tarnish visible to the body beneath the tusks, and visible to the reverse - also a small area to the back of the ears, and around signature plaque. Gross weight 10.9gm. ------ For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneer's website, www.noonans.co.uk
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