IN THE DETAILS
Buccellati’s latest and greatest retrospective exhibition, The Prince of Goldsmiths, Rediscovering the Classics, is a celebration of every significant milestone and event that’s shaped the maison’s legacy. It’s also an important reminder of why we love Buccellati so much. Since 1919, the house has stood out for its intricate and traditional goldsmithing techniques, and the way it celebrates classical Italian art in the most precious and contemporary manner. Four distinctive rooms within the spaces of Oficine 800 on Venice’s Giudecca, each with a different theme, highlight a different facet of its history and heritage.
Special commissioned for the exhibition, the Buccellati Venice Butterfly resides in the Buccellati Generations room, where it flutters among historic pieces to showcase the evolution of the Buccellati style and artistic eye. Elsewhere we see Manmade Wonders – 20th-century silver creations that include highly collectible smoking accessories and handbags – while Natural Wonders displays silver masterpieces in the Buccellati style, a tribute to the maison’s mastery of ancient techniques that include embossing and chiselling. Lastly, in The Gallery of the Icons, we see the four pillars that give Buccellati gold the unparalleled aesthetic illusion of fine fabrics – tulle, lace, engraving and enchainment – revealed in all their glory. Other signature creations, including the Ombelicali sautoirs, Eternelle rings, and the core Macri and Opera collections, are also on full display.
Until June 18.