Iris Apfel Owned Owl Brooch Signed Rara Avis

Iris Apfel the famous style icon who died in 2024 produced a line of clothing and accessories called Rara Avis.  That is the signature to the back of this brooch.  A wide range of her accessories and jewellery were exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art 2005 exhibition in New York and it was entitled "Rara Avis-Selections from the Iris Apfel Collection" In March 2025  much of her personal collection was auctioned via the Doyle Auction Sale and it is from that auction that this sweet brooch comes.  I think the owl is actually very reminiscent of Iris.  It is not a large brooch measuring 3.5cms x 3cms. It is in perfect new condition. The photographs do not do justice to the sparkle of both the clear rhinestones on her head, and taupe coloured rhinestones of her body. Along with the brooch, there is a certificate of authenticity.  The words Rara Avis mean Rare Bird.  Very apt.  Gift boxed by Vintageonline.