A master of metamorphosis, Sicilian duke-turned-jewelry-designer Fulco di Verdura (1898-1978) studded seashells with precious gems, transformed sailor's knots into pearl-encrusted necklaces, and wrapped blazing ruby hearts with braided gold rope. Since the mid-20th century, his ultrasophisticated neo-Baroque pieces have been the status symbols of a near-secret society of European blue bloods, Hollywood royalty, and Park Avenue patricians. Verdura's by-appointment-only patrons included Wallis Simpson, Marlene Dietrich, and ...
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A master of metamorphosis, Sicilian duke-turned-jewelry-designer Fulco di Verdura (1898-1978) studded seashells with precious gems, transformed sailor's knots into pearl-encrusted necklaces, and wrapped blazing ruby hearts with braided gold rope. Since the mid-20th century, his ultrasophisticated neo-Baroque pieces have been the status symbols of a near-secret society of European blue bloods, Hollywood royalty, and Park Avenue patricians. Verdura's by-appointment-only patrons included Wallis Simpson, Marlene Dietrich, and Diana Vreeland, who considered his Maltese Cross cuffs an essential part of her daily uniform.In this lavish book, featuring fresh color photographs as well as vintage images, Patricia Corbett presents a deft evaluation of Verdura's work and a glimpse inside his impossibly glamorous world.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x1; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Tears to jacket. Clean, unmarked pages. 224 p., ill., port., 31 cm. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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Good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. HARD COVER (ST22516) FOLLOWING SPECIAL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY! This sale is for a HARDCOVER used Book: This pre-owned book pages may be Contains writing Marking, Highlight, Answers for most Questions, Notes, Names, Marker s Marks, and/Under-lining: Binding Cover(good) Tips and front & back cover are (Good): Jacket cover (Good). Water damaged (N/A). You will be at most 65% satisfied this item, or your money back guarantee.
