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Drawing of five earrings with ribbon, scroll, and spray motifs
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 Number2009.4444
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThe five drawings of white metal earrings pasted on this page reflect the stylized ribbon, scroll, or spray forms often used in the Reflection series. A., B., C., and E. drawings use round and baguette diamonds. D. also has a band of channel-set rubies. The lower left of the page has the embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series. On the lower right corner is written, XX E 116.
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)