Lot 72
Burle Marx: An opal dress ring
Auction: Lots 15 to 251 | Wednesday 22 October 2025 from 1pm
Description
The pear-shaped cabochon opal, collet-set to a tapered band with burnished patina, signed Burle Marx, ring size L
Footnote
Haroldo Burle Marx (1911-1991), was one of Brazil's most famous jewellery designers. Haroldo was known for his freeform fantasy gemstone carving, predominately of Brazilian gemstones, having trained in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. His modern and pioneering take on jewellery encompasses a feeling of movement and vitality, championing the soul of his homeland.
In the mid 20th century, Marx was frequently asked by the Brazilian government to create unique works as gifts for visiting dignities, as his work so powerfully encapsulated contemporary Brazilian design. Works by Marx are in the collections of Queen Margrethe of Denmark, Empress Nagako of Japan and the actress Natalie Wood.
