Artist
David Webb (American, 1925–1975)American, 1925–1975
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Purse
Datec. 1965
PlaceUnited States
MediumGold, sapphires, diamonds, rubies, and seashell
Dimensions3 × 5 × 3 1/2 in. (7.62 × 12.7 × 8.89 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number94.1027
Not on view
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Department
RienziObject Type
Exhibition History"Extravagant Objects: Jewelry and Objets d’Art from the Masterson Collection," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rienzi, November 18, 2017–July 26, 2018.
"Broadway’s Amazing Mastersons," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rienzi, March 2–July 31, 2019.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped interior near hinge: " © DAVID WEBB 18K ®"
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J. Weisager
mid 20th century
Gold, diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies, and pearls
96.1325
Wendy Ramshaw
1976–1977
18k gold, garnets, pink sapphires, rubies, brass, and acrylic
2002.4035.A-.L
Jean Schlumberger
1948–1952
Platinum, 18 k yellow gold, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds
91.1842.1,.2