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Drawing of a brooch of a stylized blue ceylon sapphire flower (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 Number2009.4424
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThe stylized gold floral brooch illustrated in this drawing consists of sapphires, rubies, and diamonds. On the lower left corner of the page is the embossed stamp identifying the firm and Reflection series. On the lower right is written, XX/p.201.
On the reverse of the page are the following notations:
15 Blue Ceylons 34.25 cts XHUY -
47 Fac rubies 3 cts
45 Rd dia (.31 1/2?) cts
On the reverse of the page are the following notations:
15 Blue Ceylons 34.25 cts XHUY -
47 Fac rubies 3 cts
45 Rd dia (.31 1/2?) cts
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)