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Drawing of a stylized faceted sapphire flower in a diamond ribbon brooch (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: 21.4 x 14 cm (8 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4410
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThe brooch depicted in this drawing is of a flower consisting of faceted Ceylon sapphires in a diamond bow. Under the drawing is a small white ink "9". On the lower left of the sheet is the embossed identifying stamp. On the lower left in white ink is marked: XX/p349. On the reverse on the following notes:
using customer's
122 rd. dias
40 BAg
Furnish
12 Blue Ceylons 35 cts
XKRE
On the lower right on top of the embossed impression is written in white(silver?)
ink "96307."
using customer's
122 rd. dias
40 BAg
Furnish
12 Blue Ceylons 35 cts
XKRE
On the lower right on top of the embossed impression is written in white(silver?)
ink "96307."
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)