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BILL REID (IIJUWAS), O.B.C., R.C.A. (1920-1998), HAIDA
Frog Brooch, 1971cast testing 18 kt gold, 1.5 x 1.25 x 0.25 in (3.8 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm) / 9 grams
stamped, "18 kt"; (for the brooch)
stamped, "14 kt" (for the pin)
numbered, 27/100;
inscribed indistinctly and dated, "'71".LOT 100
ESTIMATE: $6,000 — $9,000Further images
This charming Frog Brooch beautifully blends traditional Haida form with mid-century modernist design. Celebrated for his ability to bridge Haida iconography with contemporary aesthetics, Bill Reid’s jewellery and carvings are...This charming Frog Brooch beautifully blends traditional Haida form with mid-century modernist design. Celebrated for his ability to bridge Haida iconography with contemporary aesthetics, Bill Reid’s jewellery and carvings are now highly sought after by collectors. Originally purchased from the UBC Museum of Anthropology gift shop, this limited-edition brooch is cast in 18kt yellow gold using the lost wax method. Though stamped 27/100, the exact number produced remains uncertain and may have been smaller. With its splayed limbs, stylized musculature, and wide, alert eyes, the frog figure captures a playful sense of motion and personality. It’s also a lovely example of the artist’s skill with Western goldsmithing techniques.
Sarah Raven with First Arts
Provenance
Acquired in c. 1979/1980 from the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia by the present Private Collection, Ontario.
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