CLETO MUNARI 1980 Sculptural Geometric Cuff In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Lazuli
An Italian geometric sculptural bracelet designed by Cleto Munari.
This is a fabulous sculptural geometric bracelet, created in Padova Italy by Cleto Munari, back in the 1980's. The unusual Paduan school bracelet has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The bracelet's design is very aerodynamic, made up with a solid planchette with curves cut with spherical terminals, which are topped with two carved lapis lazuli gems.
Country: Padova, Italy
Period: Modernism / Memphis style, 1980.
Lapis Lazuli: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 round cabochon cuts of 10 mm carved from natural blue lapis lazuli, with a total weight of about 10 carats.
Birthstone: Lapis lazuli for the month of September.
Weight: 36.95 Grams, (23.70 Dwt).
Size: Fit a wrist up to 7.5 Inches, (19 Cm).
Measurements: 24 mm by 75 mm (0.95 x 2.96 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian control marks; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the 18kt yellow gold and signed as follow, "CLETO .750 *250PD".
Cleto Munari
He is an Italian architect and in 1985 set up a workshop-studio for the manufacture of unique objects in collaboration with some of the greatest architects, designers, artists, and writers in the world, among them Mario Botta, Alessandro Mendini, Alvaro Siza Vieira, Mimmo Paladino, Sandro Chia, and Dario Fo. Munari has devoted a major part of his enterprise to producing glassware in Murano, assisted by some of the master glassblowers of the venetian lagoon region. His creations can be found in the permanent collections of major museums across five continents, including in New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art.
Literature: Melissa Gabardi, Italian Jewelry in the 20th Century, Silvana 2016 Milano. Pages 281-285 for examples of this jewelry art movement, in Italy. Mirella Cisotto and Anna Maria Spiazzi, Gioielli d'Autore. Padova e la Scuola dell'Oro. Umberto Allemandi. Torino
Collateral: This bracelet is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this bracelet is Cleto Munari excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. Both lapis lazuli is secured in their settings. This bracelet has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B103024SONM/.8882
