Mario Buccellati

A thistle pin, by Mario Buccellati. Photo Philips de Pury & Co designed as a spray of three thistles enhanced by naturallistically textured sepals, stems, and extending three similarly textured leaves, length 10.0cm., signed M Buccellati.  ESTIMATE £4,500-6,500 Ω - SOLD AT £5,625 Philips de Pury & Co. Jewels. 1 june 2011. London www.phillipsdepury.com

18 Karat Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Buccellati, Italy. photo Sotheby's The textured gold cuff set at the front with oval sapphires weighing approximately 7.50 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.05 carats, mounted in 18 karat white and yellow gold, internal circumference 6¾ inches, signed M. Buccellati, Italy. With signed box. Est. 30,000—40,000 USD. Lot Sold 56,250 USD Pair of 18 Karat Yellow and Pink Gold Cuff Bracelets, Buccellati. photo Sotheby's The cuffs designed with... [Lire la suite]

A ruby, diamond and gold bracelet, by Buccellati. Designed as a textured 18k gold hinged cuff, set with three bezel-set oval-cut rubies, each within a circular-cut diamond openwork foliate surround, mounted in 18k white and yellow gold, 2¼ ins. diameter. Signed M. Buccellati for Mario Buccellati, Italy. Estimate $20,000 - $30,000. Price Realized $30,000 A multigem and diamond, by Buccellati. Desgined as an openwork 18k white gold hinged bangle, set with a series of circular-cut diamond, ruby and sapphire foliate... [Lire la suite]

o Diamond bangle, Buccellati. photo Sotheby's The textured surface applied with bead work, brilliant-cut and rose diamond floral motifs, further accented with brilliant-cut stones, inner circumference approximately 185mm, signed Buccellati. Est. 4,500—5,500 GBP. Lot Sold 18,125 GBP LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Cf: Ed. Sylvia Luzzatto, Buccellati, Timeless Art, Italy, 2008, pages 124, 144 and 145 for similar examples of Buccellati bangles for this and lot 411. In this example the band is burin engraved to resemble silk. ... [Lire la suite]

Two Italian Silvered Large Conch Shells, Mario Buccellati, Italy, 20th century. interiors of shells applied with signature plaques of Mario Buccellati, with original blue presentation boxes; 54.6cm, 43.2cm. Estimate 5,000--7,000 USD. Lot Sold 6,250USD Important English & Continental Silver & Objects of Vertu, 21 Oct 10. New York www.sothebys.com

An Italian Silver "Marine" Plateau, Mario Buccellati, Italy, 20th century. photo courtesy Sotheby's the oval plateau with applied reeded rim framed with fully modeled starfish, foliage and a variety of shells including conch, scallop and clam shells, marked on base rim MARIO BUCCELLATI ITALY, the underside of one leaf applied with signature plaque of Mario Buccellati, with original blue presentation box; length 61cm; weight 2687g - Estimate 7,000--10,000 USD. Lot Sold 17,500USD Important English &... [Lire la suite]

An Italian Silver Large "Naturalistic" Plateau, Mario Buccellati, Italy, 20th century.  photo courtesy Sotheby's the oval plateau with applied rope-twist rim framed by fully modeled fruit, leaves and nuts including grape bunches, lemons, figs, walnuts, almonds, cherries and pomegranates; marked on base rim MARIO BUCCELLATI ITALY, with original blue presentation box; length 66cm; weight 4690g - Estimate 12,000--18,000 USD. Lot Sold 28,125 USD Important English & Continental Silver & Objects of... [Lire la suite]

An Italian Silver "Naturalistic" Pumpkin Tureen and Cover, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century. photo courtesy Sotheby's realistically chased as a pumpkin, the lift-off cover with stem-form finial, the interior with removable glass liner; marked on base M. Buccellati, in original blue presentation box; diameter 34.9cm; weight 2469g - Estimate 10,000--15,000 USD. Lot Sold 26,250USD Important English & Continental Silver & Objects of Vertu, 21 Oct 10. New York www.sothebys.com

Pair of Italian silver "Naturalistic" Large Grapevine Candlesticks, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century. photo courtesy Sotheby's each formed as upright branches wrapped with grapevine, leaves and grape bunches rising from a mound of pomegranates, figs, grapes, chestnuts and almonds; marked on bases and applied with signature plaques of Mario Buccellati, with original blue presentation boxes; height 40.7cm; weight 2513g - Estimate 14,000—18,000 USD. Lot Sold 37,500 USD A Pair of Italian Silver... [Lire la suite]

An Italian Silver "Naturalistic" Fruit Basket Centerpiece Bowl and Cover, Mario Buccellati, Milan, 20th century. photo courtesy Sotheby's the oval basket centerpiece formed of woven bands, the lift-off cover realistically modeled as a mound of fruit, nuts and leaves including grape bunches dates, figs, lemons, apples, pears, walnuts and almonds, the handle formed as grapevine; center of bowl marked M. Buccellati, underside of cover applied with signature plaque of Mario Buccellati, with original blue... [Lire la suite]