Lot 40
19th Century Shell Encrusted Side Table (19th century)
Dimensions

28 x 30 x 17 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400

Starting Bid: $100
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About this Lot
Description

Side table encrusted with seashells, raised on four legs forming a pedestal style base

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Provenance

The Estate of Ilon Specht

Condition

overall good condition, with some cracks and minor losses to shells

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The Estate of Ilon Specht

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Ilon Specht was a pioneering advertising copywriter and creative director who first carved a place for herself in the heady "Mad Men" era of New York advertising. While still in her twenties, she created the iconic "Because I'm Worth It" campaign for L'Oreal Paris.  A subject of author Malcom Gladwell and Oscar-winning documentarian Ben Proudfoot, her campaign would change beauty advertising forever, catalyzing a pivot from an emphasis on pleasing men to promoting women's self-confidence and empowerment. Ilon also did groundbreaking work for the Peace Corps, Oxy 5, Underalls, and Life cereal. She was an avid collector, especially of Deco and American country, with an eye that transcended eras and fads. Unlikely collections adorned all corners of her dazzling apartment in the Dakota. After retiring from advertising, she moved to California and devoted herself full-time to making and dealing in beautiful things. As a mother, a stepmother, a friend, and a boss, Ilon Specht was caring, generous, courageous and brilliant. She changed many lives.