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Drawing of an opal and sapphire necklace with an opal clasp
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 Number2009.4411
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis drawing describes a gold necklace made of sapphires and featuring 11 opals in front and an opal clasp. The embossed stamp on the lower left corner of the sheet identifies the firm without "Mauboussin." In the center of the stamp over "COPYRIGHTED" is written: MHYE Under the necklace is a number 2.
The necklace is not identified as part of the Reflection series.
The necklace is not identified as part of the Reflection series.
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)