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. 151
Large gold animalier shoulder bag
python print with fringes, decorated with painted miniatures and depictions of Ganesha and the Buddha, semiprecious [..], h 31x42x24 cm (2)
Lot N. 151
Large gold animalier shoulder bag
python print with fringes, decorated with painted miniatures and depictions of Ganesha and the Buddha, semiprecious [..], h 31x42x24 cm (2)
Lot N. 152
Jewel clutch bag in burgundy shantung
precious decoration with colored rhinestones applied to Zardozi style embroidery, magnetic closure, patterned [..], 20x28 cm
Lot N. 152
Jewel clutch bag in burgundy shantung
precious decoration with colored rhinestones applied to Zardozi style embroidery, magnetic closure, patterned [..], 20x28 cm
Lot N. 153
Metallic animalier shoulder bag
Python print with fringes, with central Buddha face, semiprecious stones and feathers applied, zip closure, internal [..], h 20x35x15 cm
Lot N. 153
Metallic animalier shoulder bag
Python print with fringes, with central Buddha face, semiprecious stones and feathers applied, zip closure, internal [..], h 20x35x15 cm
Lot N. 154
Jhunka earrings in golden metal
India
made in the shape of a dome with green, red rhinestones and simulated hanging beads, length 6 cm
Lot N. 154
Jhunka earrings in golden metal
India
made in the shape of a dome with green, red rhinestones and simulated hanging beads, length 6 cm
Lot N. 155
Contrarié rigid bracelet in bronze-coloured metal
India
contrarié with colorless, ruby and emerald rhinestones, diameter 6 cm
Lot N. 155
Contrarié rigid bracelet in bronze-coloured metal
India
contrarié with colorless, ruby and emerald rhinestones, diameter 6 cm
Lot N. 156
Important golden metal ring
India
oval in shape with emerald roots and colorless rhinestones, size 13
Lot N. 156
Important golden metal ring
India
oval in shape with emerald roots and colorless rhinestones, size 13
Lot N. 157
Bracelet and ring with long pendant
India
in golden metal with colorless rhinestones and mother of pearl, bracelet 17 cm, ring size 8 (2)
Lot N. 157
Bracelet and ring with long pendant
India
in golden metal with colorless rhinestones and mother of pearl, bracelet 17 cm, ring size 8 (2)
Lot N. 158
Long necklace with shells
India
red beads, rhinestones and small dragonflies in golden metal, some defects, length 120 cm
Lot N. 158
Long necklace with shells
India
red beads, rhinestones and small dragonflies in golden metal, some defects, length 120 cm
Lot N. 159
Animalier clip-on dangle earrings
India
in golden metal made in the shape of a cobra with colorless and iridescent rhinestones, length 10.5 cm
Lot N. 159
Animalier clip-on dangle earrings
India
in golden metal made in the shape of a cobra with colorless and iridescent rhinestones, length 10.5 cm
Lot N. 164
Orange silk blouse
3/4 sleeves with trimmings with floral embroidery, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 164
Orange silk blouse
3/4 sleeves with trimmings with floral embroidery, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 165
Red shantung shirt
long sleeves with gold trimmings with sequins and beads at the cuffs, wide model
Lot N. 165
Red shantung shirt
long sleeves with gold trimmings with sequins and beads at the cuffs, wide model
Lot N. 166
Burgundy shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with dark green and gold velvet trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 166
Burgundy shantung blouse
3/4 sleeves with dark green and gold velvet trimmings with sequins and beads, wide model, round neckline
Lot N. 167
Burgundy faux fur bucket bag
decorated with trimmings and a large face of the central Buddha, h 20 cm, diam 18 cm
Lot N. 167
Burgundy faux fur bucket bag
decorated with trimmings and a large face of the central Buddha, h 20 cm, diam 18 cm
Lot N. 168
Jewel bag in blue faux fur
decorated with trimmings border, painted miniature depicting central Ganesha, semi-precious stones and applied [..], h 32x30x12 cm
Lot N. 168
Jewel bag in blue faux fur
decorated with trimmings border, painted miniature depicting central Ganesha, semi-precious stones and applied [..], h 32x30x12 cm
Lot N. 169
Large blue animalier shoulder bag
crocodile print with fringes, with a painted miniature depicting a female figure in the center and two metal representations [..], h 31x42x24 cm (2)
Lot N. 169
Large blue animalier shoulder bag
crocodile print with fringes, with a painted miniature depicting a female figure in the center and two metal representations [..], h 31x42x24 cm (2)
Lot N. 170
Red animalier shoulder bag
python print with fringes, embellished with semi-precious stones and applied beaded tassels, zip closure, internal [..], h 30x43x34 cm (2)
Lot N. 170
Red animalier shoulder bag
python print with fringes, embellished with semi-precious stones and applied beaded tassels, zip closure, internal [..], h 30x43x34 cm (2)
Lot N. 171
Jeweled handbag and animalier clutch bag
white and blue checked silk handbag with blue front pocket with fringes, central miniature, semiprecious stones [..], 23x19 cm, 15x28 cm (2)
Lot N. 171
Jeweled handbag and animalier clutch bag
white and blue checked silk handbag with blue front pocket with fringes, central miniature, semiprecious stones [..], 23x19 cm, 15x28 cm (2)
Lot N. 172
Blue animalier shoulder bag
python print with fringes, embellished with three different painted miniatures depicting Ganesha, zip closure, [..], h 30x43x34 cm (2)
Lot N. 172
Blue animalier shoulder bag
python print with fringes, embellished with three different painted miniatures depicting Ganesha, zip closure, [..], h 30x43x34 cm (2)
Lot N. 173
Chandelier earrings
in golden metal colorless rhinestones made in the shape of concentric circles, length 11 cm
Lot N. 173
Chandelier earrings
in golden metal colorless rhinestones made in the shape of concentric circles, length 11 cm
Lot N. 174
Hoop earrings with pendants
in golden metal decorated with colorless rhinestones, length 10 cm
Lot N. 174
Hoop earrings with pendants
in golden metal decorated with colorless rhinestones, length 10 cm
Lot N. 175
Long necklace with shells
India
red beads, rhinestones and golden metal charms, some defects, length 120 cm
Lot N. 175
Long necklace with shells
India
red beads, rhinestones and golden metal charms, some defects, length 120 cm
Lot N. 177
Jhunka earrings in golden metal
India
composed of two domed elements joined by a chain with beads and green and red rhinestone pendants, total length 26 cm
Lot N. 177
Jhunka earrings in golden metal
India
composed of two domed elements joined by a chain with beads and green and red rhinestone pendants, total length 26 cm
Lot N. 178
Rigid choker and earrings in golden and ebony wood
choker with long leather and wood pendants, oval earrings, choker diameter 12 cm, earring length 10 cm (2)
Lot N. 178
Rigid choker and earrings in golden and ebony wood
choker with long leather and wood pendants, oval earrings, choker diameter 12 cm, earring length 10 cm (2)
Lot N. 179
Miao ceremonial torque
silver alloy pectoral composed of seven concentric semicircles chiseled with symbolic animal motifs, diam from 12 cm to 28 cm
Lot N. 179
Miao ceremonial torque
silver alloy pectoral composed of seven concentric semicircles chiseled with symbolic animal motifs, diam from 12 cm to 28 cm
Lot N. 180
Patterned Indian fabric bucket on a red background
with large wooden Buddha figure applied in the center and two metal Shiva heads on hard stone medallions on the [..], total height 36 cm, diam 27 cm
Lot N. 180
Patterned Indian fabric bucket on a red background
with large wooden Buddha figure applied in the center and two metal Shiva heads on hard stone medallions on the [..], total height 36 cm, diam 27 cm