'Overlapp' For 'Big Head': Necklace (J249b)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Wendy Ramshaw
Title
'Overlapp' For 'Big Head': Necklace
Made in
London
Date
1996
Description
Silver wire necklace, shaped to fit over a drawing of the shape.
Materials and techniques
Silver wire shaped exactly to fit over a drawing of the shapes. These shapes have then been formed into two necklaces by the use of 18 ct yellow gold links. The silver is oxidised and protected with Renaissance wax.
Object number
J249b
Category
Maker's statement
Part of the Picasso's Ladies Collection, a collection of jewellery, the making of which spans 10 years. All jewellery relates to a painting by Picasso. This suite incorporates in addition a set of rings and pair of earrings.
