Synopses & Reviews
The Romanovs ruled Russia from 1613 to 1917, when the Revolution brought their reign to an abrupt end. The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a time of particular elegance and extravagance for the tsars and the wealthy families with whom they were linked by marriage, and nowhere are these lavish tastes more apparent than in the imperial jewels.
Every jewel tells a story. Through his work at Sotheby’s and Christie’s and his own extensive research, Stefano Papi has spent years unraveling the mysteries of Russian imperial jewelry. He identifies pieces with little or unknown provenance, and he uncovers the fascinating stories behind the jewels and the people who wore them. He takes us through the golden years, and after the Revolution he follows the survivors of the Romanov line—and their jewelry—in European courts and in Paris, where many exiles sought refuge.
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andquot;There are few accessories that evoke the feeling of Old Hollywood glamour quite like jewelry, and few designers that do the accessories as well as Cartier.andquot;
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andquot;For anyone who appreciates good, hardbound books, exquisite photography, heritage, and all that has to do with fashion culture, and#39;Cartier in the 20th Centuryand#39; is an easy buy.andrdquo;
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andquot;This beautifully configured book, published in association with the Denver Art Museum, showcases the ageand#39;s luxurious accouterments alongside vintage photographs.andquot;
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andquot;Cartier in the 20th Century is an elegantly produced, beautifully photographed volume, that is a must have for anyone interested in the history of luxury goods, the intersection of fashion, culture and the decorative arts or how one firm, with creativity and innovation not only survived but thrived throughout the last century.andquot;
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andquot;Glamorous and droolworthy 272-page history organized by theme in text and photos, with archival shots of Elizabeth Taylor and various royalty. In a slip box from The Vendome Press, in association with the Denver Art Museum.andquot;
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andldquo;We all know Cartierandrsquo;s little red box holds one large surprise, but this time itandrsquo;s not what youandrsquo;d expectandhellip;Flipping through Cartier in the 20th Century takes you to a world like no other.andrdquo;
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andldquo;The bookand#39;s stylish slipcase is actually an adaptation of a VOGUE cover, c. 1942, photographed by Horst. . . . The book itself echoand#39;s Cartierand#39;s red signature gift boxandmdash;so itand#39;s really quite possible to andquot;give Cartierandquot; for Christmas.andrdquo;
Synopsis
An amazing collection of images of the Romanovs, their world, and their fabulous jewels bring the last golden years of the dynasty to life.
Synopsis
Created with the expertise of Cartier Heritage, this exquisite book showcases the rich holdings of the Cartier Collection and archive. 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 Cartierandrsquo;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 Cartierandrsquo;s legendary jewels are accompanied by vintage photographsandmdash;drawn from the Condandeacute; Nast and Cartier archivesandmdash;of these royals, socialites, and Hollywood stars in their Cartier finery, including work by Steichen, Horst, Beaton, and Charbonneau.
About the Author
Pierre Rainero is director of Image, Style and Heritage at Cartier. Margaret Young-Sandaacute;nchez is the Frederick and Jan Mayer Curator of Pre-Columbian Art at the Denver Art Museum. Martin Chapman is curator in charge of European decorative arts and sculpture at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Michael Hall is curator of the Rothschild collection at Exbury, Hampshire, England. Stefano Papi is former senior European specialist in the jewelry departments of both Sothebyandrsquo;s and Christieandrsquo;s. Janet Zapata is an independent scholar specializing in jewelry and silver.