Gianmaria Buccellati (Italian, 1929-2015) silver and malachite centerpiece, in the form of a cornucopia issuing harvest fruits, the whole with leaves, grape clusters, pears, apples, pomegranates, figs, lemons, and strawberries with wheat sheaves, issuing from a large polished malachite mineral specimen stone, hand signed with engraved signature "Gianmaria Buccellati / Italy" to one leaf, other leaves with "800" mark and "* 763 MI" for Mabuti S.r.l.. Weight: 54.65 ozt. (silver section alone); 9" H x 21" W x 15" D. Provenance: Property from an Upper East Side townhouse. Note: Building on the iconic Buccellati leaf jewelry and silver pieces, elaborate baskets of flowers and fruits were conceived and retailed by the firm, as well as animal and sea figures. This unusual piece, incorporating a large malachite specimen, is a unique piece from the Firm of Buccellati.