Tres Flores (version 3, abstract, natural)
Object Name
"Tres Flores" abstract-floral bejeweled box bag
Dimensions
8 5/8 L x 4 1/4 H x 1 7/8 D in.
Date
Poss. 1970
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse embellished with three abstract flowers depicted with metallic gold screen printing and faux crystal gems. Wood has a bleached, bone-toned finish. Ivory vinyl handle. "tres Flores" screen-printed in lower left of front panel.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
tres flores (sic)
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
MEW?
General Colors
Ivory, gold (metal), crystal
Collins's Colors
Crystal, Gold
Subjects
Flowers, nature, abstracts
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" screen printed on lower right of front panel
Accessories
None
Copyright
Undetermined. Poss. reg. no. GP68093; 05/25/1970; MEW; "Three configurations of circles"
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany); glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; rigid vinyl handle; satin lining; mirror
Techniques
Serigraph (screen) print; machine-made box with hand-applied stain and lacquer; hand-wrought solid brass; some hand assembly (hand application of jewels)
Place of Manufacture
Medina, Texas
Places of Sale
Unknown
Rarity
Unrated
CONDITION
Condition
Excellent
Condition notes
Shows less-than-typical wear, including to handles; original jewels intact and in place.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
One of several variations on a theme.
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Tres Flores (version 3, abstract, natural)
