Cartier in the 20th Century
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.50 (671 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0865653119 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In a slip box from The Vendome Press, in association with the Denver Art Museum.". "Glamorous and droolworthy 272-page history organized by theme in text and photos, with archival shots of Elizabeth Taylor and various royalty
It features not only a sumptuous array of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and tiaras, but also cocktail and smoking accessories, mystery clocks, and lavish objects created by Cartier’s ateliers in Paris, London, and New York. Organized thematically, the book features magnificent jewels and accessories owned by such arbiters of taste as Daisy Fellowes, the Duchess of Windsor, Princess Grace, Barbara Hutton, and Elizabeth Taylor. Throughout, specially commissioned photographs of Cartier’s legendary jewels are accompanied by vintage photographs—drawn from the Condé Nast and Cartier archives—of these royals, socialites, and Hollywood stars in their Cartier finery, including work by Steichen, Horst, Beaton, and Charbonneau.. Created with th
Five Stars Wonderful companion to the Denver Cartier exhibit. Bought for a Christmas gift and was perfect. So much has been written about Tiffany and Roger Lamoni Bought for a Christmas gift and was perfect. So much has been written about Tiffany and not Cartier. Glad this has changed!. Extraordinary Treasures! Discovered this wonderful book at the library of The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, CO during our recent visit in March. Since we would be unable to visit the Denver Museum during their exhibition of Cartier treasures, this was the next best thing! Purchased the book as a gift to my wife. We have both thoroughly enjoyed this volume, and highly recommend it. Superb photography and sc