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Violin brooch
Oscar Heyman Bros. (American, founded in 1912)
American
1973
Medium/Technique
18k gold, platinum, and diamonds
Dimensions
Length: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Oscar Heyman & Brothers
Accession Number2015.2218
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionGold and diamond brooch in shape of violin. Brooch includes 63 round brilliant cut diamonds (1.15 ct). Oscar Heyman serial number is 73196.
Provenance1973, made by Oscar Heyman & Bros., New York, NY; 2015, gift of Oscar Heyman & Bros. to the MFA. (Accession date: June 24, 2015)