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Drawing of four gold, diamond, and colored gem brooches in the form of stylized scrolls (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 Number2009.4429
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis page illustrates four brooches in the form of stylized scrolls which seem to be made of gold. White metal surrounds the diamonds. The upper left the brooch has blue (sapphire?) cabochons and round diamonds. On the upper right, the brooch has a large round lavender or pink stone, a casade of pink cabochons, and both round and baguette diamonds. The drawing on the lower left shows a brooch which also has pink cabochons and round diamonds. The drawing on the lower left corner depicts blue cabochons and round diamonds. On the lower left corner of the page is the embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series on top which is the white cursive stamp of the series logo. On the lower right corner is written: xx/p. 16.
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)