A superb one of a kind vintage 1970s signed handmade mixed metals (sterling silver, 14K yellow and white gold, bronze) and lace agate modernist belt buckle by NYC artist/jeweler Paul Marcero. Entirely handmade hand fabricated one of a kind piece of wearable modernist art! An oval-shaped bronze 'cup' into which has been place off-center slightly a sterling silver and gold disk with applied wire and off-center oval lace agate cabochon. The sterling is dotted with eight 14K yellow and white gold circles alternating with four circular sterling grommets that hold the buckle together! A tour de force exhibition of the jewelers art! Here's a short bio of the artist: Paul Marcero was born in NYC in 1952. He studied under Albert Paley at the State University of New York at Brockport where he graduated in 1974. He studied under Dave Pimentel at Arizona State until 1976. He opened his own workshop in NYC where he was in business for about 20 years. He and his wife moved to Wilkes Barre where he had his own shop for several years, and later freelanced for various jewelers in the area until he retired in 2022. Measures 2-1/8" by 1-5/8" by almost 1" deep, and weighs 45.3 grams total. This buckle will fit up to about a 1-1/8" wide belt at back. Marked at back with conjoined "PM" artist maker mark. Purchased directly from the artist and the description is based on information given to me from him. An incredible one of a kind piece of wearable art that will suit any occasion and unlike any other! Excellent vintage condition.

Here's a superb bronze, sterling silver, yellow and white 14K gold, and lace agate modernist belt buckle by NYC artist-jeweler Paul Marcero c. 1970

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A museum quality one of a kind vintage 1980s signed handmade mixed metals (sterling, copper, brass) and moonstone carving fork by NYC artist/jeweler Paul Marcero. Entirely handmade hand fabricated and hammered one of a kind piece of wearable modern metal art for the table, or just to display in a case as the true piece of art that it is! The artist started with an antique cast-iron two-tined fork section that has a swiveling piece to grip onto whatever is being carved, and then he created a one of a kind work of art for the handle! Composed of copper and brass with decorative grommets piercing the handle along its length, and with a sterling silver decorative section where the handle grips the fork mechanism, and that is set with a cabochon moonstone on one side as shown. Please view my photos for the many many details of this work of art! Here's a short bio of the artist: Paul Marcero was born in NYC in 1952. He studied under Albert Paley at the State University of New York at Brockport where he graduated in 1974. He studied under Dave Pimentel at Arizona State until 1976. He opened his own workshop in NYC where he was in business for about 20 years. He and his wife moved to Wilkes Barre where he had his own shop for several years, and later freelanced for various jewelers in the area until he retired in 2022. I purchased this carving fork directly from the artist, and most of the information here is from him. Measures 15.5" long by 2" deep by 1-1/8" wide, and weighs 318 grams or just about 11.25 ounces total. Marked at back with the artist signature, a conjoined "PM", and "1985". This item was no doubt used by the artists family for special occasions, and there is fine light wear and some very very small dings along some of the edges, but really nothing that is at all noticeable and no damage or detractors whatsoever as shown.

A museum quality sterling, copper, brass and moonstone carving fork by NYC artist-jeweler Paul Marcero dated 1985 - measures 15.5" long and weighs over 11 ounces!

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A huge one of a kind vintage 1970s signed handmade sterling silver kinetic modernist brutalist brooch by NYC artist/jeweler Paul Marcero. Entirely handmade hand fabricated and hammered one of a kind piece of wearable modern art! An incredible exercise in composition and craftsmanship, this was a student piece by the artist while at SUNY - Brockport where he graduated from the jewelry/metal arts program. When worn, the long dangles move freely with the movement of the wearer! Here's a short bio of the artist: Paul Marcero was born in NYC in 1952. He studied under Albert Paley at the State University of New York at Brockport where he graduated in 1974. He studied under Dave Pimentel at Arizona State until 1976. He opened his own workshop in NYC where he was in business for about 20 years. He and his wife moved to Wilkes Barre where he had his own shop for several years, and later freelanced for various jewelers in the area until he retired in 2022. I purchased this brooch directly from the artist, and most of the information here is from him. Measures 4.75" tall by 2-5/8" wide, and weighs 29.7 grams or just about one ounce total. Marked at back with the artist signature, a conjoined "PM", also "Sterling" and "1973". Excellent vintage condition.

Two views of a monumental one of a kind sterling silver kinetic modernist brooch by Paul Marcero of NYC circa 1973 - measures 4.75" tall!

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A sculptural one of a kind vintage 1980s signed handmade sterling silver and pearl kinetic modernist Shooting Star design brooch by NYC artist/jeweler Paul Marcero. Entirely handmade hand fabricated one of a kind piece of wearable kinetic modernist art! A single cultured pearl post-set at the top on a sterling silver base with many long bead-tipped wires dangling below that resembles a shooting star to me, but is definitely open to interpretation. Here's a short bio of the artist: Paul Marcero was born in NYC in 1952. He studied under Albert Paley at the State University of New York at Brockport where he graduated in 1974. He studied under Dave Pimentel at Arizona State until 1976. He opened his own workshop in NYC where he was in business for about 20 years. He and his wife moved to Wilkes Barre where he had his own shop for several years, and later freelanced for various jewelers in the area until he retired in 2022. I purchased this brooch directly from the artist, and most of the information here is from him. Measures 3.75" tall by 2" wide, and weighs 29.5 grams or just about one ounce total. Marked at back with the artist signature, a conjoined "PM", also "Sterling" and "'85" for 1985. Excellent vintage condition.

A huge sterling silver and pearl kinetic modernist Shooting Star design brooch by NYC artist-jeweler Paul Marcero - measures 3.75"!

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