Frattini, Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
Frattini, Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
18 karat yellow gold. 1 3/4 x 2 inches.
Stamp: 750 (Italian workshop mark) (Frattini maker's mark).
Gross weight: 12.05 dwt.
Property from an Important Midwest Collection
Provenance
Born in 1926, Gianfranco Frattini was an Italian designer and architect, considered one of the leading figures of postwar Italian design. He is known for his furniture, lighting, decorative objects, and jewelry. After studying architecture at Politecnico di Milano, Frattini worked at several prominent Italian design firms before opening his own firm in 1956. Achieving success with his design work, Frattini ventured into jewelry in the 1970s. His jewelry is known for its geometric style, unique gold textures, and gemstone accents. In 1975, Frattini designed a remarkable collection of jewelry for Giò Caroli. His jewelry and home designs have been displayed at the Vicenza Jewelry Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museo dei Mobili e delle Sculture Lignee.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very light scratching throughout consistent with age and use. Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman's is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact jewelrycr@freemansauction.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.
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Frattini, Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch
18 karat yellow gold. 1 3/4 x 2 inches.
Stamp: 750 (Italian workshop mark) (Frattini maker's mark).
Gross weight: 12.05 dwt.
Property from an Important Midwest Collection
Provenance
Born in 1926, Gianfranco Frattini was an Italian designer and architect, considered one of the leading figures of postwar Italian design. He is known for his furniture, lighting, decorative objects, and jewelry. After studying architecture at Politecnico di Milano, Frattini worked at several prominent Italian design firms before opening his own firm in 1956. Achieving success with his design work, Frattini ventured into jewelry in the 1970s. His jewelry is known for its geometric style, unique gold textures, and gemstone accents. In 1975, Frattini designed a remarkable collection of jewelry for Giò Caroli. His jewelry and home designs have been displayed at the Vicenza Jewelry Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museo dei Mobili e delle Sculture Lignee.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very light scratching throughout consistent with age and use. Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman's is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact jewelrycr@freemansauction.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.
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