{"product_id":"vintage-monet-gold-wire-butterfly-brooch-documented-book-piece","title":"Vintage Monet Gold Wire Butterfly Brooch — Documented Book Piece","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA sculptural icon of mid-century costume jewelry, this vintage \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMonet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wire butterfly brooch exemplifies the brand’s mastery of form, balance, and enduring design. Crafted in luminous gold-tone wire, the openwork wings create a striking sense of movement and lightness while maintaining strong architectural presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Monet wire butterfly was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eintroduced in 1961\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and became one of the company’s most successful designs, remaining in production for decades due to its popularity. This example represents the classic gold wire variation, celebrated for its refined construction and timeless appeal. The design is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003edocumented in standard Monet reference literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, confirming its status as a true book piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eElegant yet sculptural, this brooch stands as both wearable art and a collectible cornerstone of Monet’s legacy designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Monet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDesign Introduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1961\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Gold-tone wire metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Approx. 2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Approx. 1¾ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePin Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Approx. ⅞ inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMonet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Classic gold wire version; no enamel tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis butterfly brooch wears beautifully on a tailored blazer, silk blouse, vintage knit, or dress coat. Its openwork construction allows it to feel substantial yet airy, making it equally suitable for daytime elegance or evening statement styling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Monet wire butterfly is among the brand’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003emost recognizable and long-running designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, valued for its sculptural wire construction and enduring popularity. Book-documented examples such as this one offer collectors confidence, provenance, and lasting appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Lily and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48614255689968,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5357\/4896\/files\/Photoroom_20251221_054109.jpg?v=1766326255","url":"https:\/\/bettylilyandcompany.com\/products\/vintage-monet-gold-wire-butterfly-brooch-documented-book-piece","provider":"Betty Lily and Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}