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Large gold pendant in shape of an open heart-form with a freeform central spray, brushed finish, with a tapering coral stone set in center, signed on back; suspended from an 18k gold mesh chain
Marks
"J.Y 72/ #1/9" on rear of pendant. Clasp of chain stamped "GM/ Kt 18"
Provenance
Skinner Auctioneers, Sale 1803, Lot 170; Daphne Farago, September 23, 1997 Daphne Farago; to MFA, 2006, gift of Daphne Farago.
Credit Line
The Daphne Farago Collection
Copyright
GianCarlo Montebello curator of the GEM MONTEBELLO Archives
1972
- Designed by Jack Youngerman, American, born in 1926
- Made by GEM Montebello, active 1967–1978
Object Place
Milan, Italy
Dimensions
Overall (pendant): 8.9 x 10.8 x 0.6 cm (3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1/4 in.) Length (chain): 60.9 cm (24 in.)
Accession Number
2006.637
Medium or Technique
18 kt gold, coral