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Necklace of tubular beads with abstract patterning
Anton Frühauf (Italian, 1914–1999)
Italian
1960s
Medium/Technique
Gold (18kt) and tourmaline
Dimensions
Interior diameter: 41.9 cm (16 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Karen Sethur Rotenberg in honor of the jeweler, Anton Fruhauf
Accession Number2007.417
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Contemporary Art
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThe necklace is composed of 20 textured tubular links with circular and linear relief patterns. The closure is a bezel-set, pear-shaped tourmaline cabochon. Weight: 24.0 dwt. The ornament has its orginal fitted box with a stamped label (gold on black silk) that reads "Ant Fruhauf/juwelier/MERAN/tel.22243."
Marks
A. Fruhauf 750
ProvenancePurchased by Michael and Karen Rotenberg from the artist's shop in Meran; Gift to MFA (Accession Date: June 27, 2007)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.