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Drawing of the front fragment of a gold necklace with scroll motif and gems
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 length: 11 x 14.3 cm (4 5/16 x 5 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4452
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis colored gouache drawing on black paper is cut-out and represents the front fragment of a gold necklace decorated with blue, green, and red cabochons (sapphire, emerald, and ruby?) set in curved scrolls that are edged with round diamonds.
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)