Formerly in the Collection of Countess Patrizia De Blanck y Menocal
Ansuini
Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Live auction begins on:
May 12, 12:00 PM GMT
Estimate
45,000 - 75,000 CHF
Bid
32,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Of stylised floral design decorated with cushion-shaped sapphires highlighted by brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds, unsigned; 1960s.
Accompanied by a gemmological report.
Countess Patrizia De Blanck y Menocal
Countess Patrizia De Blanck y Menocal is the descendant of an ancient Venetian family as well as of the Blanck y Menocal family, a prominent Spanish noble house that owned the luxurious villa 'Hermitage' on the Côte d'Azur and many sprawling sugar cane and tobacco plantations in Cuba.
Patrizia's father Guillermo de Blanck y Menocal, a multifaceted man of letters, passionate about music, theatre and history, decided to embarked on a diplomatic career that brought him prestige in his various roles as Ambassador or Minister. Her childhood was spent between Italy and Cuba where her uncle Mario García y Menocal, called 'Il Caudillo', was elected President.
Patrizia finally settled in Italy in 1958, where she started a successful career in the newly emerging Italian television industry. Since then, she has appeared as a regular guest on many tv shows and radio programs over the course of several decades.