Formely in the Collection of Brigitta Schilling
Collection of jewels (Collezione di gioielli)
Lot Closed
October 19, 01:06 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000 - 3,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Collection of jewels
(Collezione di gioielli)
Comprising: a wristwatch,Tissot and synthetic loose stone and a ring.
Yellow gold, diamond and sapphire-set bracelet watch
Circa 1950
Dial: silvered
Calibre: manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on back
Case number: E396
Closure: 18k yellow gold Tissot bracelet
Dimensions: 10.5 mm
Signed: dial
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: no
Among the most iconic top models between 1958 and 1963, Brigitta Schilling known as “Gitta” became famous in the fashion world. She travelled between New York, Paris, Florence and Venice entrancing everyone with her timeless beauty. Photographed by F.C. Gundlach or Helmut Newton, dressed by Dior and Chanel to appear in the most glamorous magazines of the time, including Vogue, Madame and Harper’s Bazaar.