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Drawing of a ring featuring a large blue star sapphire(?) cabochon
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: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4498
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis drawing is pasted to a larger piece of heavy black paper. It depicts a white metal ring with a large high cabochon, probably a star sapphire, prong and bezel set with a flanking motif containing a central stip of three rubies on either side of which are two strips of diamond baguettes. The drawing is marked underneath with a "D." On the lower left of the sheet is the embossed imprint identifying the firm and the Reflection series. On the lower right is the notation: xx
R (or P) 166
R (or P) 166
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)