Zodiac: Aquarius (variation 1, black)
Object Name
Zodiac series Aquarius bejeweled box bag in black.
Dimensions
0 L x 0 H x 0 D in.
Date
1969
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Black screen print and bejeweled box purse depicting an abstract human figure in a jeweled gown pouring water from a vessel toward a faux-gem flower. Top is decorated with jewel flowers and gold rings. Astrological symbol for Aquarius appears on lower left of front. Top-Opening box bag. Two handles.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Aquarius, from Zodiac series
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
CHF, CHW, W8
General Colors
Black, gold, white, amber, gold (metal)
Collins's Colors
Black Jet, Crystal, Topaz, Gold
Subjects
Astrology, zodiac, flowers, nature, water, life, growth
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" and copyright symbol screen printed on lower right front
Accessories
None
Copyright
Reg. no. undetermined. Date: 1969. "Girl watering flowers;" "Girl with vase watering flowers."
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; natural hand-stained leather handles; 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 series of several called "Zodiac."
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