Verdura - Jewels & More: Online Auction New York Friday, November 23, 2018 | Phillips
    • Signed, 18 karat yellow gold, approximately 0.60 inch

  • Artist Biography

    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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Property of a New York Lady

94

A Pair of Gold Earrings

Signed, 18 karat yellow gold, approximately 0.60 inch

Estimate
$3,000 - 5,000 

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