Lot 38
CIS Cissy Zoltowska Haute Couture Necklace c.1960
A fabulous and historically significant creation by Cissy Zoltowska. This necklace was clearly conceived for haute couture, possibly for Balenciaga or Madame Grès. Based on our CIS archives, this necklace can be definitely attributed to the Autumn–Winter 1960–61 collection. We will provide a copy of this specific archive with this exceptional haute couture necklace.
In this archive, CIS described its inspiration as drawn from the magnificence of Asia, expressed through finely chiselled detailing, graceful curves and sharp, angular forms, edged with coloured stones set into gold-leafed surfaces. The design also references the lost and rediscovered temple of Angkor, emerging from the dense embrace of an impenetrable jungle.
Its pure, vibrant colours and iridescent half-tones evoke the mysterious and untamed greens of the great jungle, translating an exotic and poetic vision into a jewel of exceptional presence.
The composition of the necklace unfolds in a cascading arrangement of finely textured stylised leaves, articulated together to create a striking effect of volume, movement, and light.
The gilt metal is punctuated with emerald-green and crystal stones, adding chromatic contrast and depth, in a spirit that is at once baroque, organic, and unmistakably couture.
A little bit of history
CIS Zoltowska (Comtesse Cissy Zoltowska), an Austrian-born jewelry designer, was active during the 1950s and 1960s. Based in Paris, she created couture jewelry for major fashion houses such as Balenciaga and Balmain, combining boldness with refined artistry. She worked more than 14 years for Balenciaga. In 1967, she moved to the United States, where she continued her work and gained recognition for her elegant, sculptural style—now prized by collectors.
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Une création haute couture spectaculaire et historiquement significative de Cissy Zoltowska CIS. Ce collier a été manifestement conçu pour la haute couture, probablement pour Balenciaga ou Madame Grès. 'Sur base de nos archives CIS, ce collier semble définitivement réalisé pour la collection Automne-Hiver 1960-61. Une copie de cette archive sera fournie avec ce somptueux et historique collier.
CIS décrit avoir été inspirée par la magnificence de l'Asie avec ses ciselures, ses courbes légères, ses angles vifs ourlés de pierres colorées nichées dans des feuilles d'or faisant également référence au temple d'Angkor perdu et retrouvé dans l'étouffement d'une jungle impénétrable. Ses coloris purs et vibrants et ses demi-teintes iridescentes parlent du vert mystérieux et sauvages de la grande jungle.
La composition du collier se déploie en une cascade de feuilles stylisées finement texturées, articulées les unes aux autres, créant un effet remarquable de volume, de mouvement et de lumière.
Le métal doré est ponctué de pierres vert émeraude et de cristaux, apportant contraste chromatique et profondeur, dans un esprit à la fois baroque, organique et résolument couture.
Un peu d'histoire
CIS Zoltowska (Comtesse Cissy Zoltowska), créatrice de bijoux d'origine autrichienne, fut active durant les années 1950 et 1960. Installée à Paris, elle réalisa des bijoux de couture pour de grandes maisons telles que Balenciaga et Balmain, alliant audace et raffinement artistique. Elle travailla plus de quatorze ans pour Balenciaga. En 1967, elle s'installa aux États-Unis, où elle poursuivit son œuvre et se fit reconnaître pour son style élégant et sculptural, aujourd'hui très recherché par les collectionneurs.
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- Dimensions: 42 x 14 cm. (16.53 x 5.50 in.)
- Condition: Very good vintage condition (see pictures, gorgeous old patina at the metal)
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