06-17-200806-17-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2413Boston
June 17, 2008 10:00 AMCalender
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Artist Designed 18kt Gold and Enamel Gorget, Janiye

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$2,370$2,000
Auction: Fine Jewelry - 2413Location: BostonDate / Time: June 17, 2008 10:00AM

Description:

Artist Designed 18kt Gold and Enamel Gorget, Janiye, "Charles River View: Autumn", depicting a scene of the esplanade and bridge looking toward Kenmore Square and Cambridge, suspended from a silk macrame cord and completed by an enamel clasp, lg. 15 in., by Miye Matsukata, signed and dated MM '74, boxed, with copy of original receipt, (enamel repair).

Together with report from MFA Conservation Laboratory.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Losses to enamel repaired by MFA, as well as some gold and silver wire. Complete record of restoration included with lot.

Keywords

MFA Conservation Laboratory, Charles River View, Cambridge, Kenmore Square