Overlapp For Big Head (J250)
Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Wendy Ramshaw
Title
Overlapp For Big Head
Set Of Rings On Perspex Cylinder
Picasso's Ladies
Set Of Rings On Perspex Cylinder
Picasso's Ladies
Made in
London
Date
1996
Description
Set of eight silver rings of various shapes, two of which are highlighted with 18ct yellow gold.
Materials and techniques
Silver wire shaped exactly to fit over a drawing of the shapes. These shapes have then been formed into a set of rings. Silver oxidised and protected with Renaissance wax. Highlight of 18ct yellow gold.
Object number
J250
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.
