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Drawing of a brooch in the form of a flower with a carved emerald (Reflection Series)
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 Number2009.4413
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis drawing of a flower brooch is dominated by a large carved emerald with ruby stamen. The large faceted and small diamonds which are under the emerald are set in white metal, while the leaf and stems are of gold. There are no marks identifying the firm or series. On the lower right corner of the page is marked by XX/p/212.
On the back of the page are the following notations:
1 Carved Em 181. ct
9 Cab Rubies
28 Rd Dia.
13 Fac Blue Ceylons
On the back of the page are the following notations:
1 Carved Em 181. ct
9 Cab Rubies
28 Rd Dia.
13 Fac Blue Ceylons
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)