Paoletti - The Eye of Florence - SOUTH WEST

Paoletti The Eye of Florence - South West

Experience Florence Beyond the Known

First illuminating the world with the Renaissance and standing as an enduring symbol of creativity and artistic mastery, Florence inspires a visionary collection born beneath Brunelleschi’s iconic dome. Eight unique guitars, crafted from the very essence of the Cathedral’s stained-glass windows, tell an unprecedented story of Italian art.

The Vision - The Eye of Florence

A project conceived by Fabrizio Paoletti, as a tribute to the timeless beauty and ingenuity of Florence, land of his birth and source of endless artistic influence. Inspired by the dome of the Cathedral and its iconic “eyes,” this exclusive collection merges music, art, and architecture into a lifetime experience.

The Craft - Made in Italy

Each of the eight guitars is sculpted from premium aged chestnut wood and adorned with 24k gold. 6,000 Venetian mother-of-pearl inlays trace the Cathedral’s history across the fretboard, top, back, and sides, with a design inspired by the iconic Renaissance stained-glass windows of the dome, transforming each instrument into a living work of art.

A Hidden Gem - A Piece of Florence

Each guitar in this collection holds a hidden treasure — an authentic fragment from the Cathedral. This rare piece of history, embedded within every instrument, connects its owner to Florence’s legacy, preserving its timeless beauty, history, and art in a truly unique way.

The Guitars - Eight for Eternity

Inspired by the artistry of Donatello, Lorenzo Ghiberti, Paolo Uccello, and Andrea del Castagno, each guitar reimagines the stained-glass windows of Brunelleschi’s dome through wood, gold, and mother-of-pearl — turning visual art into a tactile experience painted with light.

The privileged owner of each instrument will forever treasure a one-of-a-kind work of art.

Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Lorenzo Ghiberti (1443)

·       150-year-old premium chestnut hollow body & Canadian roasted maple neck

·       6,000 hand-cut Venetian mother-of-pearl tiles

·       Mosaic inspired by the S-W Eye on top and side of the body and fretboard

·       Mosaic on back reproducing a Cathedral marble carpet

·       24k gold-certified coated strings and hardware

·       Hidden fine ceramic pickup and hand-carved exotic ebony bridge

·       22 frets, 24.75” scale

·       Paired by theme with the N-E eye

·       Each instrument has an authenticated, certified fragment from Florence’s Cathedral within.