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Drawing of four stylized scroll motif brooches with precious stones (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 Number2009.4402
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis drawing depicts four images of stylized scroll brooches made of colored stones; two with rubies ?, two with sapphires?. All have diamonds, gold, and platinum (?). Bottom lower left has the embossed stamp identifying the firm without "Mauboussin", but "Mauboussin" is included on the white cursive stamped logo of the Reflection series. On lower left is noted: XX/p 117
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)