D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
“Jeweled Objects of Desire”
Learn about the extraordinary gems, beautiful jewelry, and fantastically embellished creations on loan from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution from docents Deena Maniscalchi and Pat McCarthy.
The special exhibition features the work of internationally renowned jewelry designer Sidney Mobell, celebrated for crafting common utilitarian items into unique artworks through the use of gold and precious gemstones. Among the spectacular works on view is the world’s most expensive slot machine, an antique Art Déco-style model covered in gold and gemstones from Mobell’s own collection valued at $21 million.
