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Drawing of four pieces of jewelry 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 Number2009.4447
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThere are four white gouche drawings on black paper originally pasted (some have come loose) on black paper. A. The stylized white metal earring depicted in this drawing is made of diamond baguettes. B. illustrates and white metal ring with diamond baguettes on either side of a large black pearl (?). C., probably an earring, is also made of white metal with round and baguette diamonds in a scroll shape. D. illustrates a round and baguette diamond and white metal earring of sprig and ribbon design.
The embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series is on the lower left of the page. On the righthand corner are the notations: xx/E 113
The embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series is on the lower left of the page. On the righthand corner are the notations: xx/E 113
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)