The Cartier Collection: Jewelry
by Franco Cologni
Paris: Flammarion, 2004
Stated 1st edition with full number line
Oblong Elephant Folio Hardcover 384 pages
Color photographs
Cloth Box with red ties.
This is an amazing book! The pages are adorned with full color life size representations of Cartier’s beautiful and classic jewelry over the years. So much vital and important information for any fine jewelry lover.
There are several fold out page of necklaces that are the life size photo of the real piece.
The front cover actually the entire cover front, spine and back are cloth.
The big book measures 16.5” wide x 12” tall.
This sumptuous collector's volume showcases, at actual size, over 600 objects and drawings from Cartier's vast archives-many for the first time. The text recounts how this collection of over 1,200 items, dating from the 1860s to the present, was formed; explains the antique jewelry market; and imparts the artistic genius that places Cartier among the world's premier jewelers. Devoted to fine jewelry, this book presents pieces that were designed for the Duchess of Windsor, Daisy Fellowes, and Barbara Hutton alongside the Maharadjah of Patiala's recently restored necklace that once contained the famous De Beers diamond. Fascinating stories and complete technical details present Cartier's most artful creations, from glittering tiaras to pieces from the famous "bestiary" of panthers, dragons, chimera, birds, and crocodiles, as well as rare brooches, necklaces, and bracelets.
With its lavish slipcase, over a dozen gatefolds, extensive documentation, illustrated chronology, and index, this book is a must for specialists in the decorative arts and jewelry, and a publishing event for the quality of its design and reproductions.|
CONDITION Like New No issues noted Please refer to the pictures to look at the condition of the bookPlease contact us with any questions! |