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Drawing of two platinum and diamond rings (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: 21.5 x 14 cm (8 7/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4430
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis small drawing shows two diamond and platinum ring options with a scroll motif. On the lower left corner is the embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series. On the lower right is written: xx/ p. 123. On the back is following notations:
Using cust.
1) 6 Bag Dia
6(?) Rd. Dia
Furnish
22 small Rd. dia .25 cts
2 (?) Bag (?) Dia .15 UEX -
2) Using Cust.
1 Rd. Dia.
6 (?) Bag doa
Furnish
40 Rd(?) Dias. .70 cts
UYE
(platinum)
#2 (??) 310.
size 6 1/4 full
or
same size as own dia ring
Using cust.
1) 6 Bag Dia
6(?) Rd. Dia
Furnish
22 small Rd. dia .25 cts
2 (?) Bag (?) Dia .15 UEX -
2) Using Cust.
1 Rd. Dia.
6 (?) Bag doa
Furnish
40 Rd(?) Dias. .70 cts
UYE
(platinum)
#2 (??) 310.
size 6 1/4 full
or
same size as own dia ring
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)