1980s Bill Schiffer Abstract Plastic Pins

Item Details

A pair of vintage Bill Schiffer abstract plastic pins. This selection includes two hand crafted pins comprised of plastic and designed by Bill Schiffer. Included is a depiction of three silhouettes among red and cream architectural pieces, as well as an abstract design incorporating overlapping multi colored pieces in a variety of shapes and sizes. One pin is signed and dated 1985 by the artist.

• All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.

Born in New York, Bill Schiffer rose to prominence as a painter and sculptor in the early 1980’s. Though he still works in many two dimensional and three dimensional art mediums, Schiffer is most well known for his unique handcrafted jewelry, which he started designing after a foray experimenting with wearable art in the fashion scene. Bill Schiffer’s art and jewelry has been shown in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, as well as major museums in Italy, Japan, Germany and the United States. His work has been featured in publications including Vogue, Elle, Bazaar, Women’s Wear Daily, Seventeen and Cosmopolitan.

Condition

- minor markings throughout; one pin missing back closure.

Dimensions

- measurement of largest pin.

Item #

17NYC160-612