Mimi's Roses and Lilies
"In my spare time I embroider lilies and roses. I dearly love those flowers. they speak to me of love and spring time. of dreams and illusions... and of what we call poetry."
Mimi's aria "Michiamano Mimi", Act I, scene II.
Opera lovers salute Puccini's beloved "La Boheme", which celebrated its centennial in 1996.
Enameled 24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
Inspired by "Ballet at the Paris Opera" 1876-1877, by Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). From the Art Institute of Chicago's department of prints and drawings.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
Inspired by "Ballet at the Paris Opera" 1876-1877, by Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). From the Art Institute of Chicago's department of prints and drawings.
24 Karat antique gold-plate over pewter..
The brooch represents the musical trophy design from the center medallion on the valence of the Old Met's world famous golden curtain.
The Metropolitan Opera.
Enameled 24 karat antique gold-plate over pewter.
The Masks of Comedy & Tragedy
These theatrical elements have defined Drama since the Greek religious festivals of Dionysus, the god of Fertility, Wine and Drama. (5th-6th Century BC).
24K gold plate over pewter and brass.
These theatrical elements have defined drama since the Greek religious festivals of Dionysus, the god of fertility, wine and drama (5th-6th Century B.C.).
Enameled 24karat antique gold-plate over pewter.