506. PROVENIENCE ULLA CARENBY, bangle, gilded silver, polychrome enamel decoration, so-called cloisonne, filigree and granules.

Figural motif of sitting Buddha on lotus, cabochon-cut rose quartz, jade, sapphire, ruby, citrine. Reportedly purchased in Morocco, inner diameter 57x57 mm, weight 106.7 g PROVENANCE Ulla Carenby, with her mere 17 years, she made a success in the Paris of the 60s and 70s. As Yves Saint Laurent's favorite mannequin during this time, she embodied the designer's elegance and style. Several of Laurent's classic creations were inspired by Ulla, such as the well-known tuxedo girl from "Le Smoking" in 1966.
She worked with all the greatest photographers such as Helmut Newton, David Bailey, Bill King and she graced the covers of the most respected fashion magazines; Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Queen.

Ulla Carenby lived a period of her life in Morocco together with Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge where a large part of her jewelry was purchased.