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David Webb (1925-1975), the well-known New York goldsmith and designer, unmistakable icon of contemporary American and World jewellery, is justifiably included among the outstanding protagonists of the “Important Jewels” autumn auction of Sotheby’s New York. Sophisticated, eccentric, flashy and original, Webb’s jewels are the unrepeatable emblem of a typically American and modern style, continuously projected to the future, with the use of geometric overlapping, bold use of colour and constant and passionate inspiration of the animal world. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, he trains in a local jewellery store belonging to his paternal uncle before moving to New York, where he is immediately attracted by the city’s pace of life and all it has to offer. Very quickly, his natural charm and talent bring him to the attention of the social elite of the city that never sleeps. From a simple jewellery repair business in
Dall’alto: bracciale composto da maglie a scorrimento in oro strutturato, accentate da diamanti rotondi, in oro 18 Kt e platino; bracciale a forma di testa di rinoceronte che morde un anello con diamanti rotondi, gli occhi in rubini cabochon, in oro 18 Kt e platino; bracciale da polso a forma di rana, in oro giallo testurizzato con occhi in cabochon di smeraldo, oro 18 Kt.
From the top: bracelet composed of textured gold scroll links, accented by round diamonds, in 18 Kt gold and platinum; rhinoceros head shaped bracelet biting a ring with round diamonds, eyes set with cabochon rubies, in 18 Kt gold and platinum; cuff bracelet in the shape of a frog, in textured yellow gold, eyes set with emerald cabochons, 18 Kt gold.
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