You no longer need to go to Italy to see designs from the storied Venetian jewelry house Codognato, a favorite “secret” among jewelry collectors and enthusiasts for over 150 years. From May 2 to 27, New York City’s Bergdorf Goodman store will host a Codognato exhibition curated by Tatiana Sorroko, a jewelry and couture expert who was a personal friend of Attilio Codognato before his passing last year. The exhibition includes 30 pieces, from a group of private collections, that have never been shown to the public before.
“We are thrilled to present this exceptional collection of pieces by Codognato,” said Andrew Mandell, divisional merchandise manager for decorative home and jewelry at Bergdorf Goodman, in a statement. “The lore and mystery cultivated by Attilio along with the masterful design prowess will no doubt resonate with our customers who are ever in pursuit of distinct and rare works.”
Codognato’s jewels typically are dramatic yet refined, with intricate goldwork and lavish gemstones. The designer often incorporated historical and gothic motifs in his bespoke pieces, which are considered memento mori—objects symbolizing mortality or death.
“This exhibition explores the theme of memento mori, which has been a constant presence in many of Attilio’s remarkable creations, coveted by the world’s most discerning women and men,” said Sorokko in a statement. “Through his timeless, exquisite jewels and unique artistic vision, Attilio has been reminding his adoring collectors that life is short, and we are mortal.”
Top: A Codognato necklace in Bergdorf Goodman’s upcoming New York exhibit (photos courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman)
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