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. 121
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
made with various trimmings, embellished with two sprigs of coral, tassels and a central elephant with simulated [..], 19x24 cm
Lot N. 121
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
made with various trimmings, embellished with two sprigs of coral, tassels and a central elephant with simulated [..], 19x24 cm
Lot N. 122
Black bamboo basket bucket
decorated with colored trimmings and tassels, applied semiprecious stones, rigid bamboo handle, red lining, total height 36 cm, diam 20 cm
Lot N. 122
Black bamboo basket bucket
decorated with colored trimmings and tassels, applied semiprecious stones, rigid bamboo handle, red lining, total height 36 cm, diam 20 cm
Lot N. 123
Series of two decorative panels
one with Japanese female figures, the other with a young man on horseback, mixed media, gilded wooden frames imitating [..], 49x39 cm, 42x36 cm (2)
Lot N. 123
Series of two decorative panels
one with Japanese female figures, the other with a young man on horseback, mixed media, gilded wooden frames imitating [..], 49x39 cm, 42x36 cm (2)
Lot N. 124
Pair of decorative panels
depicting two Japanese figures with calligraphy, black wooden frames with red ideograms, 58x53 cm (2)
Lot N. 124
Pair of decorative panels
depicting two Japanese figures with calligraphy, black wooden frames with red ideograms, 58x53 cm (2)
Lot N. 125
Japanese advertising poster
of a brand of powdered milk, depicting a girl, mixed media, with applied rhinestones and small jewellery, wooden [..], 83x57 cm
Lot N. 125
Japanese advertising poster
of a brand of powdered milk, depicting a girl, mixed media, with applied rhinestones and small jewellery, wooden [..], 83x57 cm
Lot N. 126
Japanese advertising poster
of a cosmetics brand, depicting two girls, mixed media, with applied rhinestones and small jewellery, wooden fr [..], 83x57 cm
Lot N. 126
Japanese advertising poster
of a cosmetics brand, depicting two girls, mixed media, with applied rhinestones and small jewellery, wooden fr [..], 83x57 cm
Lot N. 127
Japanese advertising poster
of a brand of cigarettes, depicting a girl, mixed media, with applied rhinestones and small jewellery, wooden [..], 80x57 cm
Lot N. 127
Japanese advertising poster
of a brand of cigarettes, depicting a girl, mixed media, with applied rhinestones and small jewellery, wooden [..], 80x57 cm
Lot N. 128
Pair of decorative panels
with central prints depicting mushrooms on a green background with floral designs, mixed media, wooden frames [..], 80x70 cm (2)
Lot N. 128
Pair of decorative panels
with central prints depicting mushrooms on a green background with floral designs, mixed media, wooden frames [..], 80x70 cm (2)
Lot N. 129
Decorative mirror
with panels depicting scenes of oriental life, wooden and bamboo frame, 76x82 cm
Lot N. 129
Decorative mirror
with panels depicting scenes of oriental life, wooden and bamboo frame, 76x82 cm
Lot N. 130
Pair of decorative panels
depicting two Japanese figures with calligraphy, black wooden frames with red ideograms, 58x53 cm (2)
Lot N. 130
Pair of decorative panels
depicting two Japanese figures with calligraphy, black wooden frames with red ideograms, 58x53 cm (2)
Lot N. 131
Black silk shoulder bag
with trimmings border decorated with semiprecious stones and two painted Indian miniatures, colored crochet tassels, [..], h 24x28x9 cm
Lot N. 131
Black silk shoulder bag
with trimmings border decorated with semiprecious stones and two painted Indian miniatures, colored crochet tassels, [..], h 24x28x9 cm
Lot N. 132
Jewel clutch bag in Indian fabric
with Zardozi style embroidery, painted central miniature depicting the Mighal queen, semiprecious stones, applied [..], 15x26 cm
Lot N. 132
Jewel clutch bag in Indian fabric
with Zardozi style embroidery, painted central miniature depicting the Mighal queen, semiprecious stones, applied [..], 15x26 cm
Lot N. 133
Burgundy silk jewel shopper
large applied thangka depicting Vajrasattva, rich border with Zardozi style embroidery with sequins and beads, [..], 43x34 cm
Lot N. 133
Burgundy silk jewel shopper
large applied thangka depicting Vajrasattva, rich border with Zardozi style embroidery with sequins and beads, [..], 43x34 cm
Lot N. 134
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
composed of various trimmings embellished with semiprecious stone applications, with central depiction of Ganesha [..], 25x22 cm
Lot N. 134
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
composed of various trimmings embellished with semiprecious stone applications, with central depiction of Ganesha [..], 25x22 cm
Lot N. 135
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
with gold Zardozi style embroidery, embellished with semiprecious stones, beaded tassel and depictions of the [..], 19x29 cm
Lot N. 135
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
with gold Zardozi style embroidery, embellished with semiprecious stones, beaded tassel and depictions of the [..], 19x29 cm
Lot N. 136
Powder pink faux fur shoulder bag
with front pocket in trimmings, central depiction of Ganesha, zip closure, pink silk lining, h 24x36 cm
Lot N. 136
Powder pink faux fur shoulder bag
with front pocket in trimmings, central depiction of Ganesha, zip closure, pink silk lining, h 24x36 cm
Lot N. 137
Jewel bag in black faux fur
decorated with border and handles with gold embroidery in Zardozi style, central Buddha and two painted Indian [..], h 32x30x12 cm
Lot N. 137
Jewel bag in black faux fur
decorated with border and handles with gold embroidery in Zardozi style, central Buddha and two painted Indian [..], h 32x30x12 cm
Lot N. 138
Indian fabric bag
made on the front with Zardozi style embroidery on tulle, on the back in orange silk shantung, borders and handles [..], 35x34 cm
Lot N. 138
Indian fabric bag
made on the front with Zardozi style embroidery on tulle, on the back in orange silk shantung, borders and handles [..], 35x34 cm
Lot N. 139
Jewel bag and animalier sweater
in shades of blue and black, sachet bag with applied purse in black ecological python decorated with a depiction [..], handbag 21x24 cm (2)
Lot N. 139
Jewel bag and animalier sweater
in shades of blue and black, sachet bag with applied purse in black ecological python decorated with a depiction [..], handbag 21x24 cm (2)
Lot N. 140
Black velvet blouse
3/4 sleeves with trimmings border decorated with gold sequin floral embroidery, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 140
Black velvet blouse
3/4 sleeves with trimmings border decorated with gold sequin floral embroidery, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 145
Natural straw bucket
with border with silver Zardozi style embroidery and precious applications, rigid handle in gray silk shantung, [..], total height 29 cm, diam 20 cm
Lot N. 145
Natural straw bucket
with border with silver Zardozi style embroidery and precious applications, rigid handle in gray silk shantung, [..], total height 29 cm, diam 20 cm
Lot N. 146
Black devoré velvet clutch bag
with silver Zardozi style embroidery, embellished with precious details, with three straps, zip closure, 19x29 cm
Lot N. 146
Black devoré velvet clutch bag
with silver Zardozi style embroidery, embellished with precious details, with three straps, zip closure, 19x29 cm
Lot N. 147
Gray faux fur bucket bag
decorated with trimmings with embroidery and sequins, central depiction of the Buddha in golden metal, lateral [..], h 20 cm, diam 18 cm
Lot N. 147
Gray faux fur bucket bag
decorated with trimmings with embroidery and sequins, central depiction of the Buddha in golden metal, lateral [..], h 20 cm, diam 18 cm
Lot N. 148
Black silk jewel handbag
decorated with a large central spider in colorless rhinestones and other precious details, front pocket, shoulder [..], 18x22 cm
Lot N. 148
Black silk jewel handbag
decorated with a large central spider in colorless rhinestones and other precious details, front pocket, shoulder [..], 18x22 cm
Lot N. 149
Jewel handbag in olive green silk shantung
decorated with large central crocodile with colorless rhinestones and other precious details, front pocket, shoulder [..], 18x22 cm
Lot N. 149
Jewel handbag in olive green silk shantung
decorated with large central crocodile with colorless rhinestones and other precious details, front pocket, shoulder [..], 18x22 cm
Lot N. 150
Jewel handbag in antique pink silk
decorated with central burnished metal trimmings and panther, front pocket, chain shoulder strap, zip closure [..], 18x22 cm
Lot N. 150
Jewel handbag in antique pink silk
decorated with central burnished metal trimmings and panther, front pocket, chain shoulder strap, zip closure [..], 18x22 cm