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. 91
Metallic gray jewel clutch bag
with precious applications, shoulder strap, magnetic closure, h 17x36x15 cm
Lot N. 91
Metallic gray jewel clutch bag
with precious applications, shoulder strap, magnetic closure, h 17x36x15 cm
Lot N. 92
Jewel handbag and tunic in iridescent silver and black fabric
handbag with front pocket in python print vinyl, with semi-precious stones, tassels and precious details, chain [..], handbag 20x23 cm (2)
Lot N. 92
Jewel handbag and tunic in iridescent silver and black fabric
handbag with front pocket in python print vinyl, with semi-precious stones, tassels and precious details, chain [..], handbag 20x23 cm (2)
Lot N. 93
Light blue shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with lilac trimmings with Zadozi style embroidery, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 93
Light blue shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with lilac trimmings with Zadozi style embroidery, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 94
Blue shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with fuchsia and gold trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 94
Blue shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with fuchsia and gold trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 95
White shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with trimmings with Zadozi style gold embroidery, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 95
White shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with trimmings with Zadozi style gold embroidery, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 96
Red shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with red, blue and gold velvet trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 96
Red shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with red, blue and gold velvet trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 98
Blue faux fur shoulder bag
with double front pocket in trimmings, central elephant application covered with simulated beads, beaded tassels, [..], h 22x32 cm
Lot N. 98
Blue faux fur shoulder bag
with double front pocket in trimmings, central elephant application covered with simulated beads, beaded tassels, [..], h 22x32 cm
Lot N. 99
Jewel bag in electric blue silk shantung
decorated with a large central Buddha face and precious applications, burgundy oriental silk lining, damask silk [..], h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 99
Jewel bag in electric blue silk shantung
decorated with a large central Buddha face and precious applications, burgundy oriental silk lining, damask silk [..], h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 100
Jewel handbag in light blue silk shantung
double pocket decorated with lilac trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery, depictions of the Buddha and applied [..], 20x25.5 cm
Lot N. 100
Jewel handbag in light blue silk shantung
double pocket decorated with lilac trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery, depictions of the Buddha and applied [..], 20x25.5 cm
Lot N. 101
Indian fabric clutch bag
with Zardozi style embroidery, trimming flap, central depiction of Ganesha, applied pearls, long gray suede fringes, [..], 17x25 cm
Lot N. 101
Indian fabric clutch bag
with Zardozi style embroidery, trimming flap, central depiction of Ganesha, applied pearls, long gray suede fringes, [..], 17x25 cm
Lot N. 102
Purple silk jewel bag
with trimmings border decorated with embroidery and semiprecious stone applications including a depiction of Ganesha, [..], h 24x24x12 cm
Lot N. 102
Purple silk jewel bag
with trimmings border decorated with embroidery and semiprecious stone applications including a depiction of Ganesha, [..], h 24x24x12 cm
Lot N. 103
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
composed of various trimmings embellished with semiprecious stone applications, with central depiction of Ganesha, [..], 25x24 cm
Lot N. 103
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
composed of various trimmings embellished with semiprecious stone applications, with central depiction of Ganesha, [..], 25x24 cm
Lot N. 104
Jewel bag in black ostrich effect fabric
border and shoulder strap decorated with various trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery, beads and sequins, semi-precious [..], 30x25 cm
Lot N. 104
Jewel bag in black ostrich effect fabric
border and shoulder strap decorated with various trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery, beads and sequins, semi-precious [..], 30x25 cm
Lot N. 105
Dark red silk shantung bag
decorated with golden trimmings, central fragment of an ancient thangka depicting Manjushri, applied semiprecious [..], h 28x44x20 cm
Lot N. 105
Dark red silk shantung bag
decorated with golden trimmings, central fragment of an ancient thangka depicting Manjushri, applied semiprecious [..], h 28x44x20 cm
Lot N. 106
Burgundy oriental silk jewel bag
decorated with gold Zardozi style embroidery and precious applications including a central green rhinestone frog, [..], h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 106
Burgundy oriental silk jewel bag
decorated with gold Zardozi style embroidery and precious applications including a central green rhinestone frog, [..], h 19x24x11 cm
Lot N. 107
Important necklace in golden metal
India
in Kundan style, semi-rigid studded with colorless rhinestones with inserts of ruby and emerald colored rhinestones, [..], 23 cm
Lot N. 107
Important necklace in golden metal
India
in Kundan style, semi-rigid studded with colorless rhinestones with inserts of ruby and emerald colored rhinestones, [..], 23 cm
Lot N. 108
Bracelet with golden metal ring
India
with colorless rhinestones, bracelet 20 cm, ring size 10
Lot N. 108
Bracelet with golden metal ring
India
with colorless rhinestones, bracelet 20 cm, ring size 10
Lot N. 109
Golden metal pendant earrings
India
with teardrop pattern and two long domed pendants, colorless and garnet-colored rhinestones, simulated beads, length 12.5 cm
Lot N. 109
Golden metal pendant earrings
India
with teardrop pattern and two long domed pendants, colorless and garnet-colored rhinestones, simulated beads, length 12.5 cm
Lot N. 110
Golden metal necklace
India
semi-rigid with colorless, green and red rhinestones, pendant with large teardrop rhinestone, one small rhinestone [..], 16cm
Lot N. 110
Golden metal necklace
India
semi-rigid with colorless, green and red rhinestones, pendant with large teardrop rhinestone, one small rhinestone [..], 16cm
Lot N. 111
Animal print earrings
India
made in the shape of a cobra, in golden metal with colorless and iridescent rhinestones, length 9 cm
Lot N. 111
Animal print earrings
India
made in the shape of a cobra, in golden metal with colorless and iridescent rhinestones, length 9 cm
Lot N. 113
Demi parure Collier and earrings in golden metal
India
in Kundan style, with topaz-colored rhinestones, semi-rigid necklace decorated with simulated pearls, dangling [..], necklace 18 cm, earrings 8 cm (2)
Lot N. 113
Demi parure Collier and earrings in golden metal
India
in Kundan style, with topaz-colored rhinestones, semi-rigid necklace decorated with simulated pearls, dangling [..], necklace 18 cm, earrings 8 cm (2)
Lot N. 114
Large rigid bucket in ocher fabric
covered on the front with a panel depicting the Hindu deities Ganesha and Lakshmi, decorated on the back with [..], total height 60 cm, diam 22 cm
Lot N. 114
Large rigid bucket in ocher fabric
covered on the front with a panel depicting the Hindu deities Ganesha and Lakshmi, decorated on the back with [..], total height 60 cm, diam 22 cm
Lot N. 115
Handbag in Indian fabric in shades of orange and gold
with depiction of the Buddha and applied semiprecious stones, long beaded fringes, chain shoulder strap, magnetic [..], 20x28 cm
Lot N. 115
Handbag in Indian fabric in shades of orange and gold
with depiction of the Buddha and applied semiprecious stones, long beaded fringes, chain shoulder strap, magnetic [..], 20x28 cm
Lot N. 116
Natural straw backpack
with central golden metal detail depicting a little monkey and the Roberta Balsamo brand embellished with colored [..], 40x33 cm
Lot N. 116
Natural straw backpack
with central golden metal detail depicting a little monkey and the Roberta Balsamo brand embellished with colored [..], 40x33 cm
Lot N. 117
Red straw bucket
with border in various trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery, large face of the Buddha and applied semiprecious [..], total height 36 cm, diam 25 cm
Lot N. 117
Red straw bucket
with border in various trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery, large face of the Buddha and applied semiprecious [..], total height 36 cm, diam 25 cm
Lot N. 118
Rigid bucket in ethnic fabric
with border entirely decorated with beads, scaramazze pearls and semiprecious stones applied, trimming handle [..], total height 55 cm, diam 25 cm
Lot N. 118
Rigid bucket in ethnic fabric
with border entirely decorated with beads, scaramazze pearls and semiprecious stones applied, trimming handle [..], total height 55 cm, diam 25 cm
Lot N. 119
Jewel handbag in Indian fabric
decorated with green tassels, semi-precious stones and applications depicting the Buddha, zip and magnetic closure, [..], h 15x24x7 cm
Lot N. 119
Jewel handbag in Indian fabric
decorated with green tassels, semi-precious stones and applications depicting the Buddha, zip and magnetic closure, [..], h 15x24x7 cm
Lot N. 120
Jewel clutch bag
with Zardozi embroidery embellished with scaramazze pearls, semi-precious stones and mirrors, central elephant, [..], 20x33 cm
Lot N. 120
Jewel clutch bag
with Zardozi embroidery embellished with scaramazze pearls, semi-precious stones and mirrors, central elephant, [..], 20x33 cm