Online Auction
26 February - 10 March
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Maison Bibelot is delighted to present an exclusive auction dedicated to the extraordinary creations of Milanese designer Roberta Balsamo, a refined interpreter of ethno-chic, beloved and appreciated by the national and international jet set.
The catalogue brings together over one hundred jewelled bags - authentic, unique and unrepeatable pieces - inspired by exotic influences and made entirely by hand using antique Indian fabrics, Hindu miniatures, thangkas, zardozi embroidery, semi-precious stones and precious details. Each item was personally chosen by the designer during her travels to the bazaars of New Delhi, Calcutta and Istanbul, and the souks of Marrakech, where even the smallest object could be a source of inspiration for a new creation.
The selection is enriched by a refined range of clothing and home accessories, also designed by the designer, testimony to her unmistakable aesthetic vision.
The catalogue is completed by an important collection of oriental jewellery, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and accessories: all precious sources of inspiration for her creations and capable of transforming and making any outfit unique.
The proceeds from the auction were donated to the charity VIDAS ODV in memory of Roberta Balsamo.
Lot N. 31
Pink jewel bag with central thangka
entirely decorated with beads and semiprecious stones, central thangka depicting the Tibetan deity Zambala, semiprecious [..], h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 31
Pink jewel bag with central thangka
entirely decorated with beads and semiprecious stones, central thangka depicting the Tibetan deity Zambala, semiprecious [..], h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 32
Indian silk jewel clutch bag in shades of green
with rich border embroidered with sequins and beads, embellished with a central panther with pink rhinestones [..], h 17x36x15 cm
Lot N. 32
Indian silk jewel clutch bag in shades of green
with rich border embroidered with sequins and beads, embellished with a central panther with pink rhinestones [..], h 17x36x15 cm
Lot N. 33
Black silk jewel bag
with border and handles in different trimmings decorated with sequins and beads, colored crochet tassels, applied [..], h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 33
Black silk jewel bag
with border and handles in different trimmings decorated with sequins and beads, colored crochet tassels, applied [..], h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 34
Burgundy faux fur shoulder bag
with velvet border decorated with embroidery, rhinestones and sequins, central metal plaque depicting Ganesha, [..], h 23x36 cm
Lot N. 34
Burgundy faux fur shoulder bag
with velvet border decorated with embroidery, rhinestones and sequins, central metal plaque depicting Ganesha, [..], h 23x36 cm
Lot N. 35
Golden straw bucket
with rich border decorated with sequins, large central Buddha head, pearls and semiprecious stones applied, golden [..], total height 38 cm, diam 23 cm
Lot N. 35
Golden straw bucket
with rich border decorated with sequins, large central Buddha head, pearls and semiprecious stones applied, golden [..], total height 38 cm, diam 23 cm
Lot N. 36
Junka earrings
India
in golden metal in Kundan style, with dome-shaped pendant, embellished with rhinestones, beads and green enamel [..], length 9 cm
Lot N. 36
Junka earrings
India
in golden metal in Kundan style, with dome-shaped pendant, embellished with rhinestones, beads and green enamel [..], length 9 cm
Lot N. 37
Imposing golden metal necklace
India
in semi-rigid Kundan style with colorless, ruby and emerald rhinestones forming small flowers, teardrop pendant [..], 26x16 cm
Lot N. 37
Imposing golden metal necklace
India
in semi-rigid Kundan style with colorless, ruby and emerald rhinestones forming small flowers, teardrop pendant [..], 26x16 cm
Lot N. 39
Rigid bracelet in golden metal
India
with colorless, ruby and emerald rhinestones and opalescent teardrop inserts, diameter 6 cm
Lot N. 39
Rigid bracelet in golden metal
India
with colorless, ruby and emerald rhinestones and opalescent teardrop inserts, diameter 6 cm
Lot N. 40
Fabric bucket in shades of green and black
in shades of green and black with black faux fur trim, application depicting Ganesha and semi-precious stones, [..], total height 35 cm, diam 31 cm
Lot N. 40
Fabric bucket in shades of green and black
in shades of green and black with black faux fur trim, application depicting Ganesha and semi-precious stones, [..], total height 35 cm, diam 31 cm
Lot N. 41
Jewel handbag in Indian fabric
border with gold embroidery and sequins, applied semiprecious stones and rhinestones, chain shoulder strap, zip [..], 17x27 cm
Lot N. 41
Jewel handbag in Indian fabric
border with gold embroidery and sequins, applied semiprecious stones and rhinestones, chain shoulder strap, zip [..], 17x27 cm
Lot N. 42
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
composed of various trimmings embellished with semiprecious stone applications, with central depiction of Ganesha [..], 25x24 cm
Lot N. 42
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
composed of various trimmings embellished with semiprecious stone applications, with central depiction of Ganesha [..], 25x24 cm
Lot N. 43
Bucket in green and dark red Indian fabric
border with ancient bronze-coloured Zardozi style embroidery, central painted miniature depicting the androgynous [..], total height 50 cm, diam 30 cm
Lot N. 43
Bucket in green and dark red Indian fabric
border with ancient bronze-coloured Zardozi style embroidery, central painted miniature depicting the androgynous [..], total height 50 cm, diam 30 cm
Lot N. 44
Rigid bucket in Indian fabric
with animal and Ganesha depictions, border entirely decorated with applied beads, rhinestones and semi-precious [..], total height 55 cm, diam 25 cm
Lot N. 44
Rigid bucket in Indian fabric
with animal and Ganesha depictions, border entirely decorated with applied beads, rhinestones and semi-precious [..], total height 55 cm, diam 25 cm
Lot N. 45
Indian fabric clutch bag
with Zardozi style embroidery, trimming flap, painted central miniature and depictions of Ganesha applied on semi-precious [..], 17x25 cm
Lot N. 45
Indian fabric clutch bag
with Zardozi style embroidery, trimming flap, painted central miniature and depictions of Ganesha applied on semi-precious [..], 17x25 cm
Lot N. 46
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
with gold Zardozi style embroidery, embellished with semiprecious stones, beaded tassel and depictions of the [..], 19x29 cm
Lot N. 46
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
with gold Zardozi style embroidery, embellished with semiprecious stones, beaded tassel and depictions of the [..], 19x29 cm
Lot N. 47
Shoulder bag in ethnic fabric in shades of orange
long side fringes, double front pocket with applied semiprecious stones, zip closure with charm, internal zip [..], h 21x24x9 cm
Lot N. 47
Shoulder bag in ethnic fabric in shades of orange
long side fringes, double front pocket with applied semiprecious stones, zip closure with charm, internal zip [..], h 21x24x9 cm
Lot N. 48
Black jewel shoulder bag
with silver and gold Zardozi style embroidery, embellished with semiprecious stones, beads and tassels, magnetic [..], 18x26 cm
Lot N. 48
Black jewel shoulder bag
with silver and gold Zardozi style embroidery, embellished with semiprecious stones, beads and tassels, magnetic [..], 18x26 cm
Lot N. 49
White shantung shirt
short sleeves with trimmings with silver Zardozi style embroidery, wide model
Lot N. 49
White shantung shirt
short sleeves with trimmings with silver Zardozi style embroidery, wide model
Lot N. 50
Orange shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with gold trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 50
Orange shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with gold trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 51
Burgundy shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with dark green and gold velvet trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 51
Burgundy shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with dark green and gold velvet trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 52
Silver Indian style tunic
in tulle decorated with silver Zardozi style embroidery with red flowers, 3/4 sleeves, wide model, round neckline, [..]
Lot N. 52
Silver Indian style tunic
in tulle decorated with silver Zardozi style embroidery with red flowers, 3/4 sleeves, wide model, round neckline, [..]
Lot N. 54
Jewel bag in silver lamé
decorated with trimmings and precious applications, red edge and lining, h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 54
Jewel bag in silver lamé
decorated with trimmings and precious applications, red edge and lining, h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 55
Forest green satin jewel bag
with rich trimming border with colored rhinestones, shoulder strap, magnetic closure, burgundy quilted lining, 28x24 cm
Lot N. 55
Forest green satin jewel bag
with rich trimming border with colored rhinestones, shoulder strap, magnetic closure, burgundy quilted lining, 28x24 cm
Lot N. 56
Jewel bag in white silk shantung
trimming border with Zardozi style embroidery, semi-precious stones and applied beaded tassels, h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 56
Jewel bag in white silk shantung
trimming border with Zardozi style embroidery, semi-precious stones and applied beaded tassels, h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 57
Colorful animal print jewel bag
in imitation of the python, with rich border with Zardozi style embroidery, semi-precious stones and applied rhinestone [..], h 24x24x8 cm
Lot N. 57
Colorful animal print jewel bag
in imitation of the python, with rich border with Zardozi style embroidery, semi-precious stones and applied rhinestone [..], h 24x24x8 cm
Lot N. 58
Golden straw bucket
with border decorated with sequins, feathers and rhinestones, large central votive heart, face of the Buddha and [..], total height 50 cm, diam 18 cm
Lot N. 58
Golden straw bucket
with border decorated with sequins, feathers and rhinestones, large central votive heart, face of the Buddha and [..], total height 50 cm, diam 18 cm
Lot N. 59
Pink tulle jewel bag
cotton covered with tulle with sequin embroidery, central application of miniature painted with image of the Kama [..], h 18x26x12cm
Lot N. 59
Pink tulle jewel bag
cotton covered with tulle with sequin embroidery, central application of miniature painted with image of the Kama [..], h 18x26x12cm
Lot N. 60
Denim envelope bag
with rich border and shoulder strap in pink silk trimmings, large central Ganesha head, applied semiprecious stones [..], 29x28 cm
Lot N. 60
Denim envelope bag
with rich border and shoulder strap in pink silk trimmings, large central Ganesha head, applied semiprecious stones [..], 29x28 cm