Book Cartier: Impossible Collection
Book Cartier: Impossible Collection
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Book Cartier: Impossible Collection by Assouline
Description
One of the world's leading luxury jewelers since the 19th century, Cartier evokes a world of art and beauty, a heritage of unparalleled prestige. By 1909, Cartier was the leading international jeweler of its time, with boutiques in Paris, London and New York, and was official supplier to many royal courts. Cartier established a unique network based on exceptional knowledge of the gemstone market and developed a revolutionary style that has proven timeless, a refined language capturing the ephemeral character of each era, from sobriety to enthusiastic opulence.
With its synthesis of technical ability and artistic sensitivity, global perspective and exacting perfection, Cartier has ensured its continued customer loyalty and lasting reputation. Cartier's cosmopolitan clientele, made up of women of strong character, refined aesthetes and intellectual minds, from Jean Cocteau to Alberto Santos-Dumont, from the Maharaja of Nawanagar to the Duchess of Windsor, from Gloria Swanson to Elizabeth Taylor, has served as a catalyst for renewal and stylistic influencers.
The neoclassical delicacy of the Garland style, the stylized geometries of Art Deco, the iconic creations of the legendary artistic director Jeanne Toussaint, the evolutions of the Panthère and Tutti Frutti motifs: each new Cartier collection draws on broad aesthetic inspirations, seeking to illustrate beauty in new and unexpected forms. This handcrafted Ultimate Collection volume features captivating texts revealing the stories behind the creation of 100 of Cartier's most stunning and innovative objects and jewelry.
Exclusive white gloves and canvas tote bag are included with every purchase of an Ultimate Collection book.
Details
- 224 pages
- 195 illustrations
- In English language
- Released in October 2023
- L 40.5 x W 48 x D 7.6 cm
- Silk hardcover in a silk sleeve. Internal suede flap.
- ISBN: 9781649802262
- 7.7 kg
About the Author
Since 1989, Fabienne Reybaud has been a renowned editor specializing in the luxury sector. She headed the jewelry and watches department of the French daily newspaper Le Figaro for twenty-five years and is now a freelance journalist, writing for major national publications such as Paris Match and Numéro. Reybaud is the author of several books, including Watches: The Ultimate Guide (Assouline, 2006, 2010), Chanel: Jewelry and Watches (Assouline, 2020), Jewelry Guide: The Ultimate Compendium (Assouline, 2022), Tambour de Louis Vuitton (Thames & Hudson, 2022) and Rolex: The Impossible Collection (Assouline, 2018, 2023).
Craftsmanship
Assouline's ultimate collection is a tribute to the art of luxury bookmaking. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with hand-stamped color plates on artist-quality paper, each page of this limited edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. Covering a range of subjects from jewelry and fashion, to fine art and “impossible collections,” the ultimate collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Nestled in linen clamshell boxes, these books attract collectors, lovers of the printed page, and those who devour the culture of our time. Signifying a new level of sophistication for true connoisseurs, these unique books are works of art in their own right.
SKU:Cartier Impossible Collection
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