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Magic Charm Beads

William Harper (American, born in 1944)

1984

Medium/Technique 24kt,14 kt gold, fine silver, sterling silver, cloisonne enamel

Dimensions Overall: 30.5 x 10.2 x 1.9 cm, 207.1 gm (12 x 4 x 3/4 in., 0.5 lb.)

Credit Line The Daphne Farago Collection

Accession Number2006.237

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas

ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands

DescriptionNecklace comprised of 15 gold elements ,decorated with multi color cloisonne enamel. Elements range in size and shape from round to oval to triangular to square, plus some which are taperd cylindrical gold ,capped in enamel. Interspersed with round gold spheres and tubular coiled links. Suspended below is one hand shaped charm.

Signed unsigned

ProvenanceHelen Drutt Gallery; Daphne Farago, April 5, 1989 commissioned fromt eh artist by Barbara Rockefeller for Mrs. Horace L. Shepard III. Daphne Farago; to MFA, 2006, gift of Daphne Farago.