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The Work of Mary Ann Scherr Offered at Auction
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Exquisite pieces from a private collection of jewelry designed by Mary Ann Scherr (1921-2016) will be offered at auction by Garth’s Auctioneers & Appraisers on December 1, 2016. Ms. Scherr’s jewelry, and designs in metal, can be found in the permanent collections of major museums, including The Vatican, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Art and Design in New York, the Smithsonian, the U.S. National Archives in Washington, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, as well as many private collections.
As internationally renowned designer, educator and goldsmith, Ms. Scherr’s work includes automobile design, toy design, fashion design, illustration, experimental metal research and product development. Her unique designs and use of metal work in jewelry have garnered attention by collectors and jewelry connoisseurs throughout the world.
The auction begins at 6 PM EST, in Delaware, Ohio. Absentee and online bidding are available, and inquiries may be directed to Jewelry Specialist, Deborah Shub, deborah@garths.com; 740.362.4771 or 740.919.9101
Uniques
SNAG IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE UNIQUES, A SPRING SALE ON EBAY!
UNIQUES is an online auction of one-of-a-kind, limited edition, unusual, and handmade contemporary art jewelry and small metal items by SNAG members.
We asked creative writers to come up with UNIQUE insights about the various pieces that will be up for auction, enhancing the work by writing poetry, a short story, or a few sentences about the objects for sale. When you purchase an item you will receive the creative words of the writer as well!
Find a great gift, or something special for yourself. Your purchase will help support SNAG and its talented member artists.
The auction runs June 2-16, 2014 on eBay.