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Fred Thompson Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring 11.5
Fred Thompson Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring 11.5
 
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Artist: Fred Thompson

Circa: 1960's

Provenance: Private collection
Our Price: $700.00


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Product Code: GFTRG4
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A beautifully crafted ring by Navajo master artist Fred Thompson. Fine detailed stamp work on the sides with a beautiful natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise stone. A light patina graces this ring. The ring face measures 1" long by 7/8" wide. Size 11.5. Hallmarked with the Freds Tilda.

Fred Thompson (1921-2002) active (1936-1990's) worked as a smith for trader Tobe Turpen at the age of 15 and built his career on the skills he learned in Turpen's shop. He made his own stamps, never sold to dealers, and only sold wholesale to Tobe Turpen. After serving in WWII, he continued to make pieces into the 1990's. He was a teacher as well as a silversmith. World renowned, he focused on traditional Navajo styles, producing his work with utmost skill using the highest quality stones available. A master of the art.