KIESELSTEIN-CORD Large Sterling Silver Serpent Buckle

Up for auction isthe large "Serpent" sterling silverbelt buckle designed by legendary artist anddesigner Barry Kieselstein-Cord.This original design featuresa coiled, and ever-cunning Serpent.

This buckle makes a powerful statement and is a wearable work of art.This buckle is marked as follows:

This buckle is4" by 2" and designed to secure a 1 1/2" straight strap. The condition of this buckle is excellent and it has never been worn. To fully appreciate this functional work of art, and itsexcellent condition,it is important to see it from all sides. The following pictures give you a 360 degree look at thisBarry Kieselstein-CordBelt Buckle:

About the Designer

As an artist, designer and entrepreneur, Barry Kieselstein-Cord sees the world through not only the eyes of the poet but also those of a business executive. He knows the power of a beautiful object and how it moves us. He also knows how to position it in the marketplace. "We so often miss the beauty in things; my mission is to bring this into the world."

Kieselstein-Cord has applied this unique perspective to create extraordinary jewelry and accessories, becoming one of the world's most successful and respected designers. Having removed all barriers between his creations and the concept of "fine art," he is responsible for no less than a revolution in jewelers art in America. His pieces are sought by serious art collectors and are found in the collections of the world's best museums. From his continuously expanding repertoire of creative endeavors, to his remarkably personal approach to business, he is a lover and creator of beauty and of luxury.

Georg Jensen first introduced Kieselstein-Cord's work in 1973. His designs were immediately successful, due to their unique combination of innovative finishes, bold pictorial themes, and fine craftsmanship. Three years later he introduced his now legendary "Pompeii" line and his classic "Winchester" belt buckles, followed by his "Borgia" and "Caviar" collections. When these were met with success on a national scale, Barry Kieselstein-Cord was established swiftly as one of America's most respected creators of distinctive jewelry. His company, Kieselstein-Cord, based in midtown Manhattan, grew rapidly over the next two decades, expanding to include fine jewelry, handbags, belts, luggage, eyewear and other fine accessories.

Kieselstein-Cord's work is actively collected by celebrities from Steven Spielberg to Oprah Winfrey, from Giorgio Armani to Tom Hanks. The Kieselstein-Cord Boutique at Bergdorf Goodman in New York brings in more revenue per square foot than any other brand. His pieces, every one of which is signed, dated, and copyrighted, are widely sought and become instant classics, claiming high prices at auctions, making them an increasingly wise investment.

From his whimsical animal themes to the fragile beauty of his "Angel" series, from his more than 300 belt buckle designs to his innovative matte green and black gold finishes, Barry Kieselstein-Cord's work has a signature look that is instantly recognizable. Though his designs are embraced as high fashion, he has received the Council of Fashion Designers of America Award and has twice won the coveted Coty American Fashion Critics Award. He has always been first and foremost an artist; and his designs, works of art. They are created as objects unto themselves, oblivious to the whims of fashion, with an intrinsic artistic value that is unparalleled in the jewelry and accessory industry. His creations are part of the collections of the Louvre in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston.

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