Vintage 40’s Modernist Unsigned Rebajes Copper Fishtail Screwback Earrings

Gorgeous vintage Modernist earrings from the Mid-century. These are articulated fish tail design - the "scales" are movable. They have a deep burnished copper finish. Unsigned Rebajes. Historic Mid-century Art to Wear Pieces. Rebajes jewelry is associated with Francisco Torres - later Frank Rebajes - an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, who attained prominence in the New York Jewelry scene. His well-known lines of copper jewelry were popular from the late 1930's through the 1950's, & his work is notable for its connection to Mid-century Modern Art & its commercial success on 5th Avenue. Francisco Rebajes was a brilliant sculptor & jewelry designer. After being discovered by the then director of the Whitney Museum, he established a shop in Greenwich Village. All of his jewelry was handmade. His pieces have been exhibited in museums & galleries around the world. His shop was sold to longtime associate & artist in his own right, Otto Bade In 1960. Research shows a matching necklace was made, but this listing is for the earrings only. (Perhaps you already have the necklace? Or have lost an earring?) Approximately 1” long. Fully functional screw backs. Excellent vintage condition with mild wear consistent with age. Please see all photos as these are part of the description and give best idea of condition and size. #vintage #mcm #midcenturymodern #40’s #copper #rebajes #articulated #modernist #fishtail #arttowear #newyork #historic #pinup #handmade #copper