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. 181
Shoulder bag in ethnic fabric
decorated with beads and semiprecious stones, applied depictions of Ganesha and Buddha, charm zip closure, small [..], 24x32 cm
Lot N. 181
Shoulder bag in ethnic fabric
decorated with beads and semiprecious stones, applied depictions of Ganesha and Buddha, charm zip closure, small [..], 24x32 cm
Lot N. 182
Large rigid black straw bucket
covered in burgundy silk and trimmings, long colored fringes and applied golden metal votive heart, handle with [..], total height 66 cm, diam 22 cm
Lot N. 182
Large rigid black straw bucket
covered in burgundy silk and trimmings, long colored fringes and applied golden metal votive heart, handle with [..], total height 66 cm, diam 22 cm
Lot N. 183
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
made with various trimmings, embellished with scaramazze pearls, semi-precious stones, tassels and central Buddha, [..], 19x24 cm
Lot N. 183
Shoulder bag in Indian fabric
made with various trimmings, embellished with scaramazze pearls, semi-precious stones, tassels and central Buddha, [..], 19x24 cm
Lot N. 185
Shoulder bag in ethnic fabric in shades of orange and gold
central metal plaque depicting the Buddha, applied coral sprigs, long side fringes, zip closure with charm, internal [..], h 20x22x8 cm
Lot N. 185
Shoulder bag in ethnic fabric in shades of orange and gold
central metal plaque depicting the Buddha, applied coral sprigs, long side fringes, zip closure with charm, internal [..], h 20x22x8 cm
Lot N. 186
Black straw backpack
central decoration in shells and beads with the face of the central Buddha, bronze-coloured braces, pouch closure, [..], 40x33 cm
Lot N. 186
Black straw backpack
central decoration in shells and beads with the face of the central Buddha, bronze-coloured braces, pouch closure, [..], 40x33 cm
Lot N. 187
Rigid bucket in fuchsia Indian fabric
richly decorated with shells, semiprecious stones, beaded tassels, metal boules, fabric handle, aqua green silk [..], total height 43 cm, diam 26 cm
Lot N. 187
Rigid bucket in fuchsia Indian fabric
richly decorated with shells, semiprecious stones, beaded tassels, metal boules, fabric handle, aqua green silk [..], total height 43 cm, diam 26 cm
Lot N. 188
Large natural straw bag
decorated with colored Indian trimmings and applied semiprecious stones, total h 63x33x10 cm
Lot N. 188
Large natural straw bag
decorated with colored Indian trimmings and applied semiprecious stones, total h 63x33x10 cm
Lot N. 189
Golden straw bucket
with ethnic trimmings border, large central decoration with image of the Buddha, shells and beaded fringes, burgundy [..], total height 50 cm, diam 22 cm
Lot N. 189
Golden straw bucket
with ethnic trimmings border, large central decoration with image of the Buddha, shells and beaded fringes, burgundy [..], total height 50 cm, diam 22 cm
Lot N. 190
Decorative panel depicting Krishna
intent on playing the magic flute, mixed media, fabric on paper, 92x66 cm
Lot N. 190
Decorative panel depicting Krishna
intent on playing the magic flute, mixed media, fabric on paper, 92x66 cm
Lot N. 191
Pair of decorative mirrors
with central depiction of a maharaja and his wife painted on ancient Indian stamped paper, wooden frames, 60x47 cm (2)
Lot N. 191
Pair of decorative mirrors
with central depiction of a maharaja and his wife painted on ancient Indian stamped paper, wooden frames, 60x47 cm (2)
Lot N. 192
Pair of animalier panels
depicting two birds painted on ancient Indian stamped paper, with rhinestone applications, mixed media, gilded [..], 37x27 cm (2)
Lot N. 192
Pair of animalier panels
depicting two birds painted on ancient Indian stamped paper, with rhinestone applications, mixed media, gilded [..], 37x27 cm (2)
Lot N. 193
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. 193
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. 194
Two decorative panels
one made as a mirror with a female figure in the center painted on ancient Indian stamped paper, the other in [..], 61x47, 39x52 cm (2)
Lot N. 194
Two decorative panels
one made as a mirror with a female figure in the center painted on ancient Indian stamped paper, the other in [..], 61x47, 39x52 cm (2)
Lot N. 195
Decorative mirror
mixed media with inserts of figures of characters and heraldic coats of arms, carved and gilded wooden frame, 77x62 cm
Lot N. 195
Decorative mirror
mixed media with inserts of figures of characters and heraldic coats of arms, carved and gilded wooden frame, 77x62 cm
Lot N. 196
Pair of decorative panels
depicting various types of sweets and other table objects, mixed media, gilded carved wooden frames, 67x54 cm (2)
Lot N. 196
Pair of decorative panels
depicting various types of sweets and other table objects, mixed media, gilded carved wooden frames, 67x54 cm (2)
Lot N. 197
Animalier decorative panel
with central print depicting the head of a lion on an animalier collage background, mixed media with applied rhinestones [..], 80x75 cm
Lot N. 197
Animalier decorative panel
with central print depicting the head of a lion on an animalier collage background, mixed media with applied rhinestones [..], 80x75 cm
Lot N. 198
Animalier decorative panel
with central print depicting the head of a tiger on an animalier collage background, mixed media with applied [..], 80x75 cm
Lot N. 198
Animalier decorative panel
with central print depicting the head of a tiger on an animalier collage background, mixed media with applied [..], 80x75 cm
Lot N. 199
Large decorative animalier mirror
with painted tiger and foliage, black frame with guilloche pattern, slight chipping, 75x98 cm
Lot N. 199
Large decorative animalier mirror
with painted tiger and foliage, black frame with guilloche pattern, slight chipping, 75x98 cm
Lot N. 200
Jewel clutch bag in Indian fabric
with Zardozi style embroidery with mirror applications, painted central miniature depicting a scene from the Kama [..], 15x26 cm
Lot N. 200
Jewel clutch bag in Indian fabric
with Zardozi style embroidery with mirror applications, painted central miniature depicting a scene from the Kama [..], 15x26 cm
Lot N. 201
Bucket in natural and white straw
with border and handles with silver Zardozi style embroidery, depictions of the Buddha and a small elephant covered [..], total height 33 cm, diam 30 cm
Lot N. 201
Bucket in natural and white straw
with border and handles with silver Zardozi style embroidery, depictions of the Buddha and a small elephant covered [..], total height 33 cm, diam 30 cm
Lot N. 202
Two jewel clutch bags
decorated with semi-precious stones, one in orange fabric with applied trimmings, the other in a platinum-colored [..], 19x28.5 cm, 14x29 cm (2)
Lot N. 202
Two jewel clutch bags
decorated with semi-precious stones, one in orange fabric with applied trimmings, the other in a platinum-colored [..], 19x28.5 cm, 14x29 cm (2)
Lot N. 203
Jewel bag in black faux fur
with gold trimmings border, devoré velvet handles, central detail depicting Ganesha, applied semiprecious stones [..], h 22x38x8 cm
Lot N. 203
Jewel bag in black faux fur
with gold trimmings border, devoré velvet handles, central detail depicting Ganesha, applied semiprecious stones [..], h 22x38x8 cm
Lot N. 204
Orange fabric shoulder bag with votive image
depicting the Virgin Mary, border and shoulder strap in trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery with sequins and [..], 35x25cm
Lot N. 204
Orange fabric shoulder bag with votive image
depicting the Virgin Mary, border and shoulder strap in trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery with sequins and [..], 35x25cm
Lot N. 205
Jewel clutch bag
with Zardozi style embroidery embellished with scaramazze pearls, coral sprigs, semi-precious stones and mirrors, [..], 20x33 cm
Lot N. 205
Jewel clutch bag
with Zardozi style embroidery embellished with scaramazze pearls, coral sprigs, semi-precious stones and mirrors, [..], 20x33 cm
Lot N. 206
Carmine red Indian velvet fabric bag
with rich decoration in beads and rhinestones, central elephant, beaded tassel, shaped edge, zip closure with [..], 34x31 cm
Lot N. 206
Carmine red Indian velvet fabric bag
with rich decoration in beads and rhinestones, central elephant, beaded tassel, shaped edge, zip closure with [..], 34x31 cm
Lot N. 207
Two jewel clutch bags
decorated with semi-precious stones, one orange crocodile print, the other in light blue fabric with applied tr [..], 14x28 cm, 19x28 cm (2)
Lot N. 207
Two jewel clutch bags
decorated with semi-precious stones, one orange crocodile print, the other in light blue fabric with applied tr [..], 14x28 cm, 19x28 cm (2)
Lot N. 208
Indian fabric clutch bag
made with various trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery, painted central miniature and two depictions of the [..], 17x28 cm
Lot N. 208
Indian fabric clutch bag
made with various trimmings with Zardozi style embroidery, painted central miniature and two depictions of the [..], 17x28 cm