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Countess Cis Massive Gripoix Glass and Fruit Salad Bib Necklace

$5,750
£4,367.27
€5,023.16
CA$8,033.88
A$8,958.68
CHF 4,674.26
MX$109,926.40
NOK 59,495.86
SEK 56,371.04
DKK 37,489.67
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Massive and important Countess Cis Mughal bib necklace from France, 1950s. Composed of signature molded and carved fruit salad and Gripoix glass cabocheons in citrine and faux jade. Very Good Condition. Unsigned. France 1950's. Length 14" to 16", Drop 3.5". Countess Cis born in Vienna, she started her career in jewelry in 1951 by hand-painting cufflinks and buttons. She was quickly taken up by Pierre Balmain and Jacques Fath and moved on to jewelry in the mid 1950s. She worked for Balenciaga for 14 years, creating jewelry for his couture collections. Her jewelry was also sold through Lord & Taylor (Cis of Paris) and Bonwit Teller (Countess Zoltowska). She is known for her signature "crackled" glass cabochons and stones marbled and sprayed with gold. Very few of her pieces are signed, but the signature is "CIS" stamped under a crown on some pieces. Excellent Condition Signed
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  • Dimensions:
    Width: 3.5 in (88.9 mm)Length: 16 in (406.4 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. 3 leaves had moisture under settings, see images show blue green. One in center and 2 at center left. These can possibly moved to back. Unsigned.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4614902382

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