Cartier

by Rudoe, Judy

• ISBN13: 9780810940475
• ISBN10: 0810940477
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-02-01
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

This sumptuous volume surveys spectacular creations from the first four decades of the 20th century, when the renowned Paris-based firm known as Cartier expanded to London and New York. Specially taken photographs present a breathtaking array of necklaces, bracelets, brooches, and rings, as well as cigarette cases, clocks, and "objets d'art". 450+ illustrations, 350 in color.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD	6	(1)
PREFACE	7	(3)
INTRODUCTION	10	(55)
1 A brief history of Cartier	10	(4)
2 The years 1900-1939	14	(12)
3 Clients	26	(13)
4 The production process	39	(13)
5 The Cartier archive and surviving evidence	52	(13)
CATALOGUE	65	(270)
1 1900-1918: the emergence of the Cartier style	65	(36)
2 The Russian style	101	(15)
3 Fashionable accessories in gold and enamel	116	(19)
4 The Egyptian style	135	(21)
5 The Persian and Indian styles	156	(32)
6 The Chinese and Japanese styles	188	(20)
7 Cartier colour combinations	208	(48)
8 Diamond jewellery between the wars	256	(29)
9 The design drawings	285	(50)
Glossary	335	(3)
Bibliography	338	(2)
List of lenders	340	(1)
Photographic acknowledgements	340	(1)
Index	341