342: A COLLECTION OF COLLECTIBLE LATE 20TH C JEWELRY

Seven Housewearables brooches by Peggy Johnson, circa 1980s, signed on the backs and marked Sterling.

Two Roberto Capucci enameled brooches signed on the backs.

A hand-made brooch with pink semi precious gems and painted concrete, engraved 'Christin 1990' and 'Berlin Wall' on the back.

A Japanese brooch with opal, moonstone and carved bone dangles, signed on the back.

A 9k gold brooch with faceted gem, signed F&S, marked .375 on the back. The gem is chipped and one prong is broken on the setting.

A carved bone brooch engraved 'Blue Poitras' on the back.

An inlaid brooch with a primitive courting scene signed URSO on the back.

Plus more hand-made jewelry unsigned or with initials.
Measure 0.5 to 3.25 inches.
Very good condition with the exception of the 9k brooch, previously worn.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
$300 - $500