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Drawing of a large diamond and blue stone ring
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: 2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 5.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4490
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThe drawing marked "D" on this small square of black paper depicts a gold and white metal ring resembling a button and button hole with a large round diamond as the"button" and "hole" in a horseshoe shape consisting of 14 calibre set sapphires (?). Small round diamonds decorate the shank.
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)