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Art Smith
Patina necklacecirca 1959

Not on view
Silver-toned metal collar necklace with cascading crescent-shaped pendants, brushed matte finish, displayed flat against white background
Sterling silver pendant, reverse side showing a broad curved form with an oval cutout, suspended from a small circular jump ring; stamped maker's mark and 'STERLING' visible on the matte metal surface.
Sterling silver pendant with a flat, curved crescent form and a large oval cutout at center; stamped maker's signature and "STERLING" mark on the reverse; small jump ring at top.
Designer
Art Smith
Cuba, active United States, New York, 1917 - 1982
Title
Patina necklace
Date Made
circa 1959
Medium
Sterling silver
Dimensions
11 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 3/4 in. (29.21 × 19.05 × 1.91 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the 2023 Decorative Arts and Design Acquisition Committee (DA²)
Accession Number
M.2023.110.1
Classification
Installation Art
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design