Brooch Maker: Sandra Enterline (American, born 1960)

1988

American Decorative Arts

Not on view

In this example of her early work, Sandra Enterline applied tenets of Minimalism—the belief that art should omit elements that are not necessary—to jewelry. Her Minimalist constructions idealize form over decoration and are so spare that they are almost severe in style. In contrast to the restrained shape, Enterline enlivened the silver surface of this brooch with filing and oxidation. The discreet gold triangles set into the sides of the notch add an element of discovery and tempt the viewer to look closer.

Medium

Sterling silver and 18-karat gold

Dimensions

1 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 5 in. (4.4 × 9.5 × 12.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Susan Grant Lewin Collection

Accession Number

2021.40.1

Geography

Made in San Francisco, California

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Jewelry

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Provenance
The artist, San Francisco; sold to Susan Grant Lewin, New York; given to Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 2021
Object copyright
Not Assigned
Additional information

Object/Work type

brooches

Marks

".925 .750" engraved in script along the proper left bottom edge of the reverse, and "Sandra Enterline 1988" engraved in script along the proper right bottom edge of the reverse

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