Antonio Fallaci - Picture frame- Designer for Gucci - .835 silver
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A fine silver photo frame in elegant Italian design, circa 15.5 cm high and 11.4 cm wide (1.5 cm deep), for photos up to 13 x 9 cm, in .835 silver stamped with the Italian post-war assay mark and maker 356Fi Antonio Fallaci of Firenze, dating to 1960–1970, in excellent condition with a surface scratch to the glass.
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A fine silver photo frame, of elegant Italian design, measuring circa 15,5cm in height and weighing 154g, suitable for a picture up to circa 13 x 9cm. Stamped to the lower rim with Italian post-war assay mark for .835 silver and maker´s mark 356Fi for Antonio Fallaci, established 1960.
Antonio Fallaci was a master Italian silversmith and jewelry designer from Florence who achieved international acclaim during the 1960s and 1970s for his modernist silver creations. Fallaci collaborated with major premier luxury brands during the height of mid-century Italian design. He began working with Gucci in the early 1960s. Before creating prominent statement jewelry, he crafted intricate sterling silver items like powder compacts and futuristic minaudières. Fallaci collaborated with Cartier in the 1970s to produce luxury silver and enamel jewelry, often dual-signed with the Cartier name alongside Fallaci's signature or initials.
Condition: Surface scratch to the glass, otherwise good.
This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.
A fine silver photo frame, of elegant Italian design, measuring circa 15,5cm in height and weighing 154g, suitable for a picture up to circa 13 x 9cm. Stamped to the lower rim with Italian post-war assay mark for .835 silver and maker´s mark 356Fi for Antonio Fallaci, established 1960.
Antonio Fallaci was a master Italian silversmith and jewelry designer from Florence who achieved international acclaim during the 1960s and 1970s for his modernist silver creations. Fallaci collaborated with major premier luxury brands during the height of mid-century Italian design. He began working with Gucci in the early 1960s. Before creating prominent statement jewelry, he crafted intricate sterling silver items like powder compacts and futuristic minaudières. Fallaci collaborated with Cartier in the 1970s to produce luxury silver and enamel jewelry, often dual-signed with the Cartier name alongside Fallaci's signature or initials.
Condition: Surface scratch to the glass, otherwise good.
This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
154 g
Silver type
.835 silver
Specific region of origin
Firenze
Country of origin
Italy
Model
Designer for Gucci
Designer/artist/maker
Antonio Fallaci
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
15.5 cm
External width
11.4 cm
Internal height
12.6 cm
Internal width
8.6 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
