This comprehensive survey features Art Deco jewelry made by the world's leading designers and makers between 1910 and 1937. Not only does it include famous names from the Art Deco period; it also restores other notable jewelers to their proper place in one of the most creative eras for beautiful, stylish work. Drawing on public and private collections worldwide, the book includes some of the best-known pieces of Art Deco jewelry, together with many original drawings and designs. A number of the world's foremost ...
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This comprehensive survey features Art Deco jewelry made by the world's leading designers and makers between 1910 and 1937. Not only does it include famous names from the Art Deco period; it also restores other notable jewelers to their proper place in one of the most creative eras for beautiful, stylish work. Drawing on public and private collections worldwide, the book includes some of the best-known pieces of Art Deco jewelry, together with many original drawings and designs. A number of the world's foremost authorities explore the world of Art Deco jewelry with essays on the context of the modern movement; on clients and collectors; on the relationship between jewelry and the fine arts, architecture, and the movies; and on the world of graphic art, commercial design, and advertising. Eighteen makers are featured individually, including Paul Brandt, Suzanne Belperron, Ren??? Boivin, Louis Cartier, Jean Despr???s, Jean Fouquet, G???rard Sandoz, and Raymond Templier. There is a complete guide to all the illustrated pieces, and suggestions of further reading both on the individual artists themselves and on the period in general. With contributions by Laurence Mouillefarine, Arlette Barr???-Desponds, Michel Wlassikoff, H???lene Andrieux, and Melissa Gabardi.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($60.00 price intact). Published by Thames & Hudson, 2009. Folio. Gray boards stamped in black. Book is very good; with no writing or names. Sharp corners, binding tight and pages crisp. Slight spine lean. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear and a small tear on top of spine. A very good copy of this exhibition of Art Deco jewelry from 1910-1937. 255 pages. ISBN: 9780500514771. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.