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Drawing of two rings with large cabochon sapphire (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 Number2009.4406
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis drawing depicts two options for a cabochon sapphire and diamond ring. On the front appears the embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series. On the reverse side of the drawing are the following notations
# 6701
1. CUST:
1 STAR SAPP.
1 SQUARE DIA
FURNISH:
I SQUARE DIA
4 BAG.DIA
12 RD. DIA
KEX/750 -
2. CUST:
1 STAR SAPP
1 SQUARE DIA
FURNISH:
1 SQUARE DIA
8 RD.DIA
CRY/675 -
# 6701
1. CUST:
1 STAR SAPP.
1 SQUARE DIA
FURNISH:
I SQUARE DIA
4 BAG.DIA
12 RD. DIA
KEX/750 -
2. CUST:
1 STAR SAPP
1 SQUARE DIA
FURNISH:
1 SQUARE DIA
8 RD.DIA
CRY/675 -
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)