George W. Headley Retrospective
Madonna and Child
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| Artist role |
Designer |
| Artist |
George Headley |
| Artist2 |
Romolo Grassi, Milan, Italy |
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Jeweler |
| Artist3 |
Ferrante Portaluppi, Italy |
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Artist |
| Collection |
Bibelot |
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Permanent Collection |
| Date |
Mid 20th Century |
| Description |
Two rectangular blocks of tiger eye stacked on top of one another form the base and the upper one is embellished with heavily tarnished double twisted wire. Hand engraved gold frame holds an ivoroy painting covered by a colorless material. Attached to the base are 12 gold flower stems with yellowish-green enameled leaves and 84 enameled flowers.
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Bibelot |
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Last modified on: May 08, 2007
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