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Drawing of five diamond earrings with stylized ribbon and semi-circular forms
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 Number2009.4446
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThe five drawings pasted on this page illustrate white metal earrings with round and baguette diamonds stylized into semi-circular or ribbon forms. A. and B. contain table cut green (?) stones. C. is all diamonds. D. and E. contain table cut blue stones.
The lower left of the sheet has the embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series. The lower right has the marks: xx/E120
The lower left of the sheet has the embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series. The lower right has the marks: xx/E120
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)