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Drawing of a brooch with two stylized floral sprigs (Reflection Series)
Designed for: Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-Mauboussin (1936–1953)
American
1930s–1950s
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Gouache on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 27.9 x 21.6 cm (11 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4399
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis drawing is of a brooch has two tied stylized floral sprigs consisting of moonstones, diamonds, rubies, gold, and white metal (platinum?). On the front of the drawing lower left is the embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series. On the lower right is the notation: xx/ p. 205
On the reverse:
29 moon stone 49 cts
45 Fac Rubies 3 "
35 ref (?) .80 cts
CSE -
On the reverse:
29 moon stone 49 cts
45 Fac Rubies 3 "
35 ref (?) .80 cts
CSE -
ProvenanceBefore 2006, in collection of Alan Cutler, Miami Beach, FL; June 8, 2006, purchased at Christie's auction in New York City by Frederic A. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; gift of Sharf and his wife Jean to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)