O.E.L. Graves Lucite Mixed-media Handbag

Description:

O.E.L. Graves Lucite Mixed-media Handbag, America, mid-20th century, rose pink Lucite body with bubbled texture set with ropes of dark red and bright red gemstones, signed "o.e.l. graves/Palm Springs" on the base, the hinged opening with inscription "Created by/o.e.l. graves/Palm Springs/For/Ethel Eaton," ht. 9 1/2, wd. 9 1/4 in.

Note: Ethel Eaton, wife of Melvin Eaton, was a socialite in Palm Springs where she befriended artist O.E.L. Graves.
Estimate $300-500


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