Twelve sculptural cocktail picks, on walnut base, USA, later half 20th c.
Sterling silver, gold leaf, copper
Unmarked
As shown: 10" x 5" x 4", tallest pick: 9 1/4"
Provenance: The Estate of Ruth and Hans Fiuczynski, purchased from the artist at the Philadelphia Craft Show, ca. early 1990s.

Good condition. Silver is clean and bright. Handsome patina to copper. A few losses to gold leaf of some here and there. Special instructions by the artist: "The copper and gold leaf will need no special care, and the sterling can be polished with any silver polishing cloth or polish....DO NOT let the pieces soak in water, rinse them under running water using a mild dish soap. DO NOT heat picks during food preparation as the lacquer on the gold leaf and epoxy used in assembly will be damaged. You may however use the picks with hot food after cooking. Do not use the picks for hot fondue, etc." Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and/or independent consultants and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. ?? ?Please call us at (609) 397-9374 or e-mail info@ragoarts.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.?