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Gem-set earrings with pendant fringe
Anton Frühauf (Italian, 1914–1999)
Italian
1960s
Medium/Technique
Gold (18 kt), ruby, and sapphire
Dimensions
Length: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Karen Sethur Rotenberg in honor of the jeweler, Anton Fruhauf
Accession Number2007.418.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Contemporary Art
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Earrings, flares, plugs, studs
DescriptionEach earring has a rectangular pendant with kinetic parts. These are made of sheet metal and decorated with bezel-set white sapphire and ruby highlights. The findings are screw-backs. Weight: 3.5 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)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.