LARGE VINTAGE HENRYK WINOGRAD PURE 999 SILVER BEAUTY PENDANT SKY STUNNING HIGH RELIEF PENDANT BY WELL KNOWN SILVERSMITH, MEASURING APPROX. 1 1/2" x 2 1/4" 29 GRAMS . Henryk Winograd was one of the world's greatest 20th Century masters of traditional silversmithing techniques (he recently passed away in his 90's) and was the leading practitioner in America of the historic art of Repousse. He was born in Poland, of Russian parentage, from a lineage of silversmiths to the Czar. He was trained as a silversmith in Poland and, after serving in the military for several years, he came to the United States in the 1970's. In just a few short years, his works of art found their way into the hearts of serious collectors as well as casual enthusiasts. Mr. Winograd used the art of repousse and each one of his pieces was designed by hammering pure silver sheets into crafted molds. Winograd rarely worked in sterling (which is only 92.5% pure), but preferred the purest form of silver available (99.9% pure silver). As true art forms, his designs have a sharp, high relief. The delicacy of the detail of his work is superb and the quality of his execution is breathtaking. The process requires great talent, patience and dedicated attention to detail. Brand: Henryk Winograd Main Stone: No Stone Metal: Fine Silver Metal Purity: 999 Type: Brooch Style: Pendant Signed: Yes Jewelry Department: Fine Additional info: Use ITEM NUMBER in any correspondence Contact for any questions Payment and Shipping Terms: Import duties, taxes charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges Check with your country?s customs office for additional costs will be prior to bidding If payment has not been received within 5 days of notice We reserve the right to sell the item to the underbidder unless other arrangements are made. International winning bidders must pay for Express Mail(EMS), Registered Mail or Priority Mail shipping. Other payment options available Discounts Shipping discount on multiple purchases. Thanks for bidding! Please visit our Store, to check out other products: SkyJewelry