
© The artist
Following her previous generous gifts to various UK public collections through the Art Fund, Joan Hurst has donated several more pieces from her extensive and varied collection. Brooch in the form of a stylised acanthus-like leaf design in richly textured gold, lavishly studded with diamonds.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Fortnum's brooch, c. 1970
Date supported
2006
Medium and material
Gold & diamond
Gifted by
Joan Hurst
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