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FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF ADELAIDE CLOSE RIGGS AND HER DAUGHTER, MARJORIE

Creator(s): Cartier (Firm)

Currently in storage


About this object

The rectangular frame is made of lapis lazuli. It is beveled at the corners and is backed with gold. Around the miniature is an inner frame made in gold with turquoise colored enamel set with a small diamond at intervals. At each corner is a stylized motif set with a spear like piece of turquoise and tiny diamonds. The miniature is of Mrs. Riggs and Marwee. Marwee is a baby and sits on her mother's lap.

Object name:
FRAME WITH MINIATURE OF ADELAIDE CLOSE RIGGS AND HER DAUGHTER, MARJORIE
Made from:
Lapis lazuli -- gold -- enamel -- diamonds -- turquoise -- miniature
Made in:
New York, USA
Date made:
1928
Size:
14.6 × 11.7 cm (5 3/4 × 4 5/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
21.137.1
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
MARK Cartier [On back] INSCRIPTION Adelaide Brevoort Close Durant with Baby Marjorie 1928 [On back of brace]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973