Designer Items
Black Cameo Evening Bag
- Item Number
- 1207
- Estimated Value
- $300 USD
- Opening Bid
- $75 USD
Item Description
Black Cameo Evening bag with vintage triangle cameo by Coreen Simpson.
In 1989, a client requested a cameo depicting a woman of color. Coreen Simpson was inspired to fill this void, and launched her signature jewelry piece, The Black Cameo® in 1990.
Cameo making began in the earliest civilizations of Egypt and Asia Minor. The Greeks and Romans refined the art form, and cameos became a must-have accessory thoughout Europe. The earliest known black cameo, in the relief of a woman of color, is the Blackamoor Cameo Habille made in England in 1850. Cameos such as the Cameo Habilleare rare antiques.
In 1994, The AVON Corporation licensed Ms. Simpson to create exclusive designs for their African-American market. The Coreen Simpson Regal Beauty Collectionwas offered for three consecutive years. The Chicago Tribune called her, "one of the most successful designers in the Power-Pin Market." Her private clients include Debbie Allen, Kathleen Battle, Nancy Wilson, and Mrs. Denzel Washington among numerous others. The late great salsa vocalist, Celia Cruz was a longtime client, as well.
Item Special Note
Winning bidder will assume the cost of shipping or picking up in Manhattan.
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