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Known for both sculptural and bold pieces, Marianne Ostier used interesting arrangements with platinum and gold to create distinct jewels that reflected her keen sense of design. By setting diamonds using fine wirework and three to four prong settings, she gave life to elegant creations by allowing for each individual stone to stand out within the overall composition of a piece.A true signature of Ostier was the “Galaxy” series motif, among the most sophisticated of her unique designs. An example of this brooch was exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution in the late 1960s and another known version was given as a wedding present to Julie Nixon Eisenhower from a family friend in 1968. Although unsigned, the present brooch (lot 56) has characteristics similar to that of Ostier's work.Marianne Ostier retired in 1969, selling off her remaining inventory through a single owner auction, marking the end of her career as an important and innovative pioneer in jewelry.PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF VIVIAN S. SCHULTE
A DIAMOND BROOCH
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A DIAMOND BROOCH
Designed as a circular-cut diamond openwork scroll, 2 1/4 ins., mounted in platinum
Unsigned, possibly by Marianne Ostier, from the 'Galaxy' series
Designed as a circular-cut diamond openwork scroll, 2 1/4 ins., mounted in platinum
Unsigned, possibly by Marianne Ostier, from the 'Galaxy' series