Premier Auction - Session II - March 25, 2023
Sat, Mar 25, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1181
Three Denise Wallace Designs, Two Rings and Pair of Earrings
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
two hand carved walrus tusk, 20.0 x 13.0mm, marked "Denise Wallace" "1993" "STERLING" "FOSSIL IVORY" "14K", sterling silver with 14k gold accent, post backs, 16.3 grams; one hand carved walrus tusk, 22.5 x 15.5mm, marked "Denise Wallace" "1993" "STERLING" "FOSSIL IVORY" "14K", Hand signed "Seal Mask" '#27/200" "STERLING 1994" "Denise Wallace", sterling silver with 14k gold accent, sz. 6, width 9mm, 18.1 grams; one hand carved walrus tusk, 22.5 x 15.5mm, marked "Denise Wallace" "1993" "STERLING" "FOSSIL IVORY" "14K", sterling silver with 14k. gold accent, sz. 7-3/4, width 10.5mm, 15.9 grams
Note: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition
very tarnished, some scratches on metal from wear
Knowlton Collection, formerly of Hilton Head
Denise Wallace is a jewelry artist of Native Alaskan Aleut descent, who worked with her husband, Samuel Wallace (1936-2010). She maintains and modifies a walrus-ivory carving tradition. Wallace is most well known for her elaborate belts which depict people, animals, symbols, and folk tales of her native culture.
