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Drawing of five ruby and diamond rings
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: 6 x 4 5/8 in. (15.2 x 11.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4467
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThe five drawings painted on transparent paper represent five round and baguette diamond rings featuring a large faceted central ruby set in white metal. Number 4 has a marquise diamond on each side of the ruby. The rings are numbered in pencil.
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)