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Lea Stein cicada brooch

Front view of a brooch showing the zig-zag patterning. Front view of a brooch showing the zig-zag patterning. Rear view of a brooch showing the pin. Rear view of a brooch showing the pin. Side view of a brooch showing the bug shape. Side view of a brooch showing the bug shape. Side view of a brooch showing the bug shape. Side view of a brooch showing the bug shape.
Front view of a brooch showing the zig-zag patterning. Front view of a brooch showing the zig-zag patterning. Rear view of a brooch showing the pin. Rear view of a brooch showing the pin. Side view of a brooch showing the bug shape. Side view of a brooch showing the bug shape. Side view of a brooch showing the bug shape. Side view of a brooch showing the bug shape.

Classification

Description

A large Art Deco style brooch by Lea Stein in the form of a cicada. Made from laminated cellulose acetate in a striking black and white zig-zag design this brooch is thought to date from the period between 1969 to 1981. The name of Lea Stein is inscribed on the metal pin.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Stein, Lea
Manufacturer
Lea Stein

Inscriptions

inscribed: "Lea Stein Paris" (pin)

Object number

AIBDC : 007333

Date

1969 - 1981

Country

France

Method

laminated

Material

plastic
CA
cellulose acetate
Dimensions
Width
32mm
Depth
15mm
Length
85mm

Colour

black
white