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Drawing of four images: three represent interlocking parts of a fourth stylized scroll motif brooch or central bangle (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 Number2009.4404
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis drawing four images with a central brooch (or bangle?) shown with other components that can be combined. All are made of diamonds, gold, and platinum (?); cabochon rubies are in three of the drawings. On the lower left is the embossed stamp identifying the firm without "Mauboussin," but the white stamped cursive logo indicating the Reflection series does include "Mauboussin." On the bottom lower right is noted: XX/B - 108
Mty? clip XHOY (price code)
using 120 Rd dias cust(?)
& exchanging 450 odd stones left from articles in
envelope for 43 lge Bags.
Bangle est VEX - using 83 cust (?) diams
XROY ----? 915006
Extra allowance on:
NOT small pr(?) clip
USED Onyx bar pin YUY
Ruby D. Brooch
2 Pearl 1 D Bar pin
Mty? clip XHOY (price code)
using 120 Rd dias cust(?)
& exchanging 450 odd stones left from articles in
envelope for 43 lge Bags.
Bangle est VEX - using 83 cust (?) diams
XROY ----? 915006
Extra allowance on:
NOT small pr(?) clip
USED Onyx bar pin YUY
Ruby D. Brooch
2 Pearl 1 D Bar pin
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)