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PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
No Reserve

50

Verdura

A Pair of Enamel and Gold Cufflinks

Estimate
$1,200 - 2,200
$1,764
Lot Details
Signed
18K yellow gold, length approximately 1 inch, each

Verdura

American
Duke Fulco di Verdura was born into an aristocratic family in the late nineteenth century and quickly became a man with a vast imagination. Raised in a world of fairy tale-themed costume parties, Verdura conceptualized jewelry inspired by the animal aesthetics from his lavish childhood.With a youthful, refreshing approach to jewelry making and an international sensibility, Verdura prospered in the interwar years and capitalized on the wealth of tourists who visited Venice and Palermo. He caught the attention of Cole Porter, who became a long-lasting patron and appreciated the value in Verdura's diamond, gold, and pearl accessories.
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