The Spirit of ChaumetA rare chance to discover the behind-the-scenes life of a high-jewelry Maison and to admire seldom seen, one-of-a-kind creations, this volume is organized thematically, exploring twelve (in homage to the houses historic address: 12 place Vendôme) core elements of Chaumets identity and creativity, from its Parisian roots to its cosmopolitan sources of inspiration and clientele, its iconic tiaras, inventiveness, arresting use of color, playful spirit, nature-inspired designs, and more.Authored by jewelry expert Gabrielle de Montmorin and benefitting from generous access to the Maisons archives, this book is a definitive record of one of the worlds great jewelry houses, whose loyal clients have included Marie Antoinette and Empress Joséphine.The Spirit of Chaumet
| Format |
Inbunden |
| Omfång |
480 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2023-11-30 |
| ISBN |
9780500025475 |