In the 1980s Hans Nadelhoffer was granted exclusive access to the archives, including previously unpublished photographs and designs, to write the history of the Cartier empire. In this new edition, the book, now printed throughout in colour, has been completely redesigned, and many new colour illustrations have been added. Further discoveries made since the original volume was published have been incorporated in the text. This is the authenticated story of Cartier as it has never been told before.
The result is a highly entertaining and illuminating account, in which the career of the house of Cartier is traced from its modest beginnings in Paris to its eventual predominance over the world of fashion. Anecdotal as well as technical and documentary, Hans Nadelhoffer's book shows how Cartier has set stylistic modes and standards throughout its years of overwhelming success, and gives full credit to the little-known individuals who helped to bring this about.
Tells the story of Cartier.
Recenzijas
'A magnificent book, full of information presented for the first time in addition to many amusing anecdotes ... essential reading' - Antique Collector 'Exciting ... rich in fascinating, and very often sensational, facts and figures' - Antique Dealer & Collectors Guide 'A sumptuous work of reference or pure fascination for any reader captivated by the Cartier story' - British Jeweller
Papildus informācija
The story of Cartier as it has never been told before, from its modest beginnings in Paris to its pre-eminence in the world of fashion
Introduction
1. From Apprentice to Court Jeweler
2. Rue de la Paix
3. The Garland Style
4. Tiaras
5. Art Nouveau Religious Art the War
Years
6. Under the Spell of Fabergé
7. In St Petersburg
8. Pearls
9.
Charles Jacqueau and the Ballets Russes
10. Pharaohs, sphinxes and pyramids
11. Les Indes galantes
12. 1925: the preparation of a style
13.
Vanity Fair: Toilet and cosmetic articles the Chinese influence
Department S
14. Chimeras, dragons and great cats
15. The great
necklaces the London workshops Dealers
16. The Jeweled Flight of Time
17. Swords for Academicians Cartiers Patents the Second World War
18. The Great Transactions
Hans Nadelhoffer studied Literature and History of Art at the University of Bern, Switzerland, and was for many years jewelry expert for Christies auction house in Geneva. He spent three years analysing the Cartier archives in Paris, New York and London, in preparation for this book.
