RAFAEL ALFANDARY - CANADA, Mid Century Brass and murano glass Brutalist Modernist

A pioneer of Canadian Modernist jewellery, Rafael Alfandary came to his career almost by accident. Born in Belgrade, much of Alfandary’s family was murdered in the Holocaust.
His designs were sought after by celebrities and local fashionistas alike. Margaret Trudeau, Lorne Green, Liberace, Muhammad Ali, Redd Foxx and Paul Anka were all fans, as was Prince, who wore one of Alfandary’s creations to the People’s Choice Awards. Alfandary also designed the crown for the 1973 Miss Canada Pageant, which garnered significant attention at the time.
Alfandary’s pieces have become true collectibles, emblematic of Toronto’s swinging Seventies scene. Murano glass, brass and kinetic elements are all signatures of his designs. Picked this up at a second hand shop for pennys. A true collectible piece from years gone by.