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Drawing of five diverse earrings featuring diamonds
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 Number2009.4442
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThe five drawings pasted on this sheet are of white metal and diamond earrings in different stylized forms. A. contains a large round diamond with two rows of small diamonds binding four rounded metal ribs. B. also features a large round diamond. It has two semi-circular rows of small diamonds. C. has a flower shape with five lobes and uses round and baguette diamonds. D. has a row of seven trapazoidal shaped green stones or enamels set in a semicircle underneath which are set diamonds. There is also a band of baguette diamonds and a small ribbon of diamonds. E. is shaped like a circle with two streamers on one side going around the ear is composed of round and baguette diamonds.
The lefthand corner of the page has the embossed stamp identifying the firm and Reflection series. XX/E 118 is marked on the lower right corner.
The lefthand corner of the page has the embossed stamp identifying the firm and Reflection series. XX/E 118 is marked on the lower right corner.
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)