Posted 6 years ago
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me any information about this brooch. I believe it is an unsigned Lea Stein and is one of a series of 6 that were made to celebrate the work of Alphonse Mucha. I would like to know if it is a rare one. Any help would be much appreciated.
Best wishes
Sue
Yes that is my dog. She is a Dogue de Bordeaux, a big baby 47kg, nearly 3 years old and her name is Kilo. She is loved very much and has a lovely nature.
I don't know anything about Lea Stein, but what I've seen in Judith Miller's book I got the impression Stein's work is very modern and abstract. The back on your brooch makes me think it might be older.
Love the dog, too.
I do know a bit about Lea Stein, I bought one of her fun brooches, new then, during a trip in Europe in 1981. A figural farmer, with green pants and brown straw hat. Much before she became very collectible. Not signed either.
I don't know if your brooch is by her studio, but it's possible. A search was helpful:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/early-lea-stein-faux-tortoishell-1618179225
Hello to you all and thank you all very much for your information and your comments on my dog. What a great friendly lot you all are at " Collectors Weekly".
Thank you..
Lovely brooch (sorry I can't help for Lea Stein confirmation) and lovely Kilo :-D
Welcome on CW!
Ah, et, je suis Française ;-)
I always see Lea Stein cats. I can't recall seeing a piece like this before, attributed to anyone.
In the way of the universe, just in the past day read that Lea Stein used Celluloid, & this certainly appears to be that material or another related one.
Had not heard of Alphonse Mucha before, until, just in the last day, this turned up in my inbox:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-rediscovery-of-a-rare-bust-by-art-nouveau-master-alphonse-mucha?cmp=email_Daily_Marketing_Email__The_Rediscovery_of_a_Rare_Bust_by_Art_Nouveau_Master_Alphonse_Mucha_21-May-19&utm_source=zaius&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily_Marketing_Email&utm_content=The_Rediscovery_of_a_Rare_Bust_by_Art_Nouveau_Master_Alphonse_Mucha&utm_term=21-May-19
I would research what kind of pins were used on genuine Stein pieces & how they were attached. It may give you some clues. :)