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'Widows Group' brooch by Pierre Cavalan, 1989
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Object statement
Brooch, 'Widows Group', mixed media, designed and made by Pierre Cavalan, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1989
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'Widows Group' brooch designed and made by Pierre Cavalan in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1990.
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This brooch was displayed from 4th to the 29th of April at Punch Gallery in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia.

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Description
Brooch assembled from various 'found' objects including a women's watch face, sections of watch band, Legacy badge, old costume jewellery pieces and imitation gem stones. A cast metal curved bar at the centre forms the word 'Australia'.
Designed: 1989

Made: 1989

Used: 1990
Marks
Artist's stamp and date, engraved on reverse, 'PIERRE CAVALAN / 1989'.
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90/525
Production date
1989
Height
130 mm
Width
102 mm
Depth
16 mm

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Acquisition credit line
Purchased 1990
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{{cite web |url=http://from.ph/107457 |title='Widows Group' brooch by Pierre Cavalan |author=Powerhouse Museum |accessdate=22 May 2013 |publisher=Powerhouse Museum, Australia}}


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