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Gem-set earrings

Anton Frühauf (Italian, 1914–1999)

Italian

early 1960s

Medium/Technique Gold (18kt) and topaz

Dimensions Length: 7.6 cm (3 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Karen Sethur Rotenberg in honor of the jeweler, Anton Fruhauf

Accession Number2007.413.1-2

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Contemporary Art

ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Earrings, flares, plugs, studs

DescriptionEach earring is composed of two sections that detach. The top component is a square with four prong-set topazes. The lower section/pendant is a sheet -gold cage with rectangular strips of gold sheet that are kinetic. Inside the cage is suspended a rectangular topaz that also moves. drops of these gold earrings are in the form of a cage. The bottom of the cage has an ornamental fringe of circular and oval-cut topaz. Several of the stones are nicked. Weight: 28.6 dwt.

Marks AF within an oval/750

ProvenancePurchased by Michael and Karen Rotenberg from the artist's shop in Meran; Gift to MFA (Accession Date: June 27, 2007)