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1988

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1990

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2015

2025

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Violetta Brooch

This is a Brooch. It was designed by Gilles Derain and jeweler: Gay Frères. It is dated 1988 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is gold plated metal, coral. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Gay Frères. It is credited Gift of Gay Frères.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 13.7 x 1.3 cm (5 3/8 x 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Violetta Brooch; Designed by Gilles Derain (b. 1944); Jeweler: Gay Frères; France; gold plated metal, coral; Overall: 13.7 x 1.3 cm (5 3/8 x 1/2 in.); Gift of Gay Frères; 1990-60-1

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