Description
Vintage mid century 1960s modernist Canadian designer Aristide Gagnon copper pin with red to burgundy polychrome enameling and small gold stars. Size is 2 1/4″ North to South Tall by 1″ wide across the top and 1 3/4″ wide across the bottom. Condition is excellent, gently used. All enamel intact. No damage or repair. No cracks or chips. A lovely addition by a well known family of artisan jewelers for your vintage mid century jewelry collection.
About A. Gagnon:
Aristide Gagnon (often signed A. Gagnon) produced handmade, modernist, enamel-on-copper jewelry primarily during the 1960s and 1970s in Quebec, Canada. His unique, artisan pieces are known for their bohemian, abstract styles. Some items may also date into the early 1980s.
Key Details About A. Gagnon Jewelry:
Artist: Aristide Gagnon, a Quebec-based artist known for painting, sculpture, and enameling.
Era: Primarily 1960s–1970s.
Style: Modernist, Mid-Century Modern (MCM), bohemian, and handmade.
Materials: Enamel on copper.
Signatures: Typically signed “A. Gagnon,” “Arist. Gagnon,” or “Aristide Gagnon”.
Common Items: Brooches, pendants, and cuff-links.
