Monday, February 1, 2010

Pendant

DAMIEN HIRST
Two works: (i) Sketch for pendant; (ii) diamond pendant necklace

2005
(i) Ink and graphite on paper; (ii) pavé-set circular-cut diamond capsule-shaped pendant mounted in 18K white gold on a beaded gold chain, created simultaneously with, and inspired by his Pharmacy exhibition. (i) 38.6 × 27 cm (15 1/4 × 10 5/8 in); (ii) pendant length 3 cm (1 1/4 in), necklace length 51.5 cm (20 1/4 in).  (i) Signed 'Damien Hirst' lower centre; (ii) signed 'Hirst' on central circular plaque, with original Boodles leather box. This necklace is unique.