July 2025 – Ongoing
Richard and Roper Gallery

Gianmaria Buccellati, designer (1929-2015), Panther, 1998. 925 sterling, 8.5 x 28.75 x 12.5 in.. Collection of the Huntsville Museum of Art, Gift of Betty Grisham
Gilded Wilderness: The Artistry of Buccellati Silver
Gilded Wilderness showcases the extraordinary artistry of Gianmaria Buccellati (1929–2015), whose hand-crafted silver animals are celebrated for their stunning realism and elegance.
Blurring the boundaries between fine art and luxury craftsmanship, each sculpture is a testament to Buccellati’s unmatched skill in texture, form, and intricate detail.
Now featured in a newly dedicated space, Buccellati’s masterpieces are presented alongside Bringing Art to Light, and Light to Art (2016), a fantastical glass and metal chandelier by Ginny Ruffner (1949–2025). Together, these works illuminate nature’s endless capacity to inspire beauty, innovation, and wonder.
Organized by the Huntsville Museum of Art