Seicento Necklace

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Designer Lella Valle Vignelli(Italian, 1934–2016)Italian, 1934–2016

MakerMade by San Lorenzo Studio(Italian, established 1970)Italian, established 1970

CultureItalian

Titles

Seicento Necklace

Date2003

Made inMilan, Italy

MediumSterling silver

Dimensions7 5/8 × 1 in. (19.4 × 2.5 cm)

Credit LineMargo Grant Walsh Twentieth Century Silver and Metalwork Collection, gift of Margo Grant Walsh

Object number2014.42

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Department

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Special Collections

Margo Grant Walsh Collection of Architect-Designed Metalwork

Object Type

JEWELRY & ADORNMENT

Provenance[San Lorenzo Studio, Milan, 2007]; purchased by Margo Grant Walsh, Milan; given to MFAH, 2014.
Exhibition History“Designed by Architects: Metalwork from the Margo Grant Walsh Collection,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 15–August 3, 2008; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon, Eugene, September 12, 2008–January 25, 2009.
Published References Czernis-Ryl, Eva. Contemporary Silver: Made in Italy. Sydney: Powerhouse Publishing, 2004. The Work of the Silversmith’s Studio, San Lorenzo, Milano 1970-1995. London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1995. Giacobone, T.F. Italian Silverware of the 20th Century: From Decorative Arts to Design. Milan: Electra, 1993. Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

Worn maker's marks on inside of clasp: "925" (encircled), profile of face (encircled), "lmv" (encircled), and "San"

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