Pendant with Fortuna

probably Alfred André French

1859–1907

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 951

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Provenance

Title: Pendant with Fortuna
Artist: probably Alfred André (French, 1839–1919)
Date: 1859–1907
Culture: France, Paris
Medium: enameled gold, baroque pearl, rubies and diamonds.
Dimensions: H. 12.5 cm; w. 5 cm
Classifications: Jewelry, Precious Metals and Precious Stones
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Object Number: 1975.1.1510
Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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