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Two electroplated bronze modernist brutalist Fish design pendants by Lee Barnes Peck c. 1970s - each a unique one of a kind creation!

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A unique one of a kind vintage 1970s handmade mixed metals bronze with gold and silver electroplated brutalist modernist fish pendant by American metalsmith/sculptor Lee Barnes Peck of Illinois. Hand crafted by the artist with a hand carved wax casting that is then 'painted' in various colors of metal via the electroplating technique and oxidized black in sections as well! Peck is well known for his incredible one of a kind brutalist jewelry, and he also received acclaim for his decorative objects including jewelry boxes and bowls. His work was included in the book, "Objects: USA" (1970), and in numerous exhibitions and gallery shows of the time. Along with Stanley Lechtzin, the artist was one of the foremost practitioners of electroplating as an art form of his era. This is a great example of his brutalist jewelry and objects in mixed metals! Would look great hung on a neckring, on a chain, or even on an informal black cord. I can include a cord at no extra charge if desired, just let me know when making the purchase. The pendant is hand-fabricated in bronze and electroplated with sterling silver and two shades of gold over parts of the body of the fish and contrasted with a black oxidation in parts as well. Peck made a series of 'fish' jewelry over the years. Each are unique, one of a kind, and entirely hand-crafted! Measures 1-1/2" by 1-1/8" and weighs 0.3 ounce or roughly 9 grams total. Marked at back as shown, "Lee Peck". Excellent vintage condition. A charming vintage 1970s handmade mixed metals bronze and silver-plate brutalist fish pendant by American metalsmith/sculptor Lee Barnes Peck of Illinois. Peck is well known for his incredible one of a kind brutalist jewelry, and he also received acclaim for his decorative objects including jewelry boxes and bowls. His work was included in the book, "Objects: USA" (1970), and in numerous exhibitions and gallery shows of the time. Along with Stanley Lechtzin, the artist was one of the foremost practitioners of electroplating as an art form of his era. This is a great example of his brutalist jewelry and objects in mixed metals! Would look great hung on a neckring, on a chain, or even on an informal black cord. The pendant is hand-fabricated in bronze and electroplated with sterling silver over part of the body of the fish for contrast with the darker bronze. I have another from this fish series for sale in my store. Each are unique, one of a kind, and entirely hand-crafted! Measures 1-1/2" by 1-5/8" and weighs 7.9 grams total. Marked at back as shown, "Lee Peck". Excellent vintage condition.
August 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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A one of a kind vintage 1980s Lee Barnes Peck USA handmade electroplated mixed metals & wood abstract modernist box - top swivels to one side as shown, measures 7.25" by 4.75" by 2-3/8" tall!

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Peck is well known for his incredible one of a kind brutalist jewelry, and he also received acclaim for his decorative objects including jewelry boxes and bowls. His work was included in the exhibition and book, "Objects: USA" (1970), and in numerous other exhibitions and gallery shows of the time. Along with Stanley Lechtzin, the artist was one of the foremost practitioners of electroplating as an art form of his era. See my two additional photos for a peek inside the box, and an original leaflet by Peck about the materials used and importantly the care of his boxes with original 70s art! (Electroplated items are fragile and can be easily damaged by over-zealous cleaning!) Peck is well known for his incredible one of a kind brutalist jewelry, and he also received acclaim for his decorative objects including jewelry boxes and bowls. His work was included in the exhibition and book, "Objects: USA" (1970), and in numerous other exhibitions and gallery shows of the time. Along with Stanley Lechtzin, the artist was one of the foremost practitioners of electroplating as an art form of his era. Shown is an original leaflet by Peck about the materials used and importantly the care of his boxes with original 70s art! (Electroplated items are fragile and can be easily damaged by over-zealous cleaning!)
August 22, 2026 at 5:18 PM