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18 décembre 2010

Buccellati jewelry @ Christie's. New York Jewels

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A ruby, diamond and gold bracelet, by Buccellati. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010

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

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A multigem and diamond, by Buccellati. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010

Desgined as an openwork 18k white gold hinged bangle, set with a series of circular-cut diamond, ruby and sapphire foliate motifs, spaced by circular-cut emeralds, to the textured 18k gold trim, 2¼ ins. diameter. Signed M. Buccellati for Mario Buccellati, Italy. Estimate $20,000 - $30,000. Price Realized $27,500

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An amethyst and gold bracelet, by Buccellati. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010

Designed as a brushed 18k gold hinged cuff, set with a series of five bezel-set oval-cut amethysts, each within an 18k white gold foliate surround, with 18k white gold boule detail, 2¼ ins. diameter, with French assay mark, in a Buccellati gray suede pouch. Signed Gianmaria Buccellati, Italy, no. G5688. Estimate $12,000 - $15,000. Price Realized $23,750

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A gold and diamond case, by Buccellati. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010

Of rectangular outline, decorated with engraved foliate motifs, the circular and single-cut diamond clasp opening to reveal a single compartment, mounted in 18k gold and platinum, 3¾ x 2 3/8 x 1 ins. Signed M. Buccellati for Mario Buccellati, Italy. Estimate $7,000 - $10,000. Price Realized $6,875

Of all the jewelers in the world, Buccellati could be considered to have one of the most distinctive styles. The tradition of gold and silversmithing in the Buccellati family dates back to the early 18th century, when Mario Buccellati founded the jewelry house in Milan, Italy, and where production continues today. Mario Buccellati derived inspiration from the superb craftsmanship of the celebrated 16th century goldsmith and sculptor Benevenuto Cellini. He adopted and modified Cellini’s jewelry technique of “texture engraving” with a bullino, a steel tool similar to a chisel which has been employed by craftsmen since the Renaissance to achieve varying effects on the surface of the metal.

Christie's. New York Jewels, 7 December 2010, New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com

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