Decorative Arts
DECORS D'AMBASSADES: ART ET DIPLOMATIE FRANCAISE AU XXE SIECLE
Written by Dufour, Olivier
The design of French embassies presented in this book retrace a century of diplomacy and the influence of the French style abroad. They showcase the diplomatic role played by the decorative arts and, as a counterpoint, the enrichment of these through contact with other cultures.
VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS: TREASURES AND LEGENDS
Written by Meylan, Vincent
- Vincent Meylan explores a century in the history of one of the most prestigious Parisian jewelry dynasties - From Empress Farah and the secrets of the treasure of Iran, to Queen Marie Amélie's missing emeralds, this book is like embarking upon a fascinating treasure hunt - Full of extravagant fairytales and fascinating behind-the-scenes revelations From Empress Farah and the secrets of the treas
CHRISTIE'S: THE JEWELLERY ARCHIVES REVEALED
Written by Meylan, Vincent
- Compiled with full access to Christie's famous archives - Reveals the romance, drama, intrigue - even danger - attached to some of the world's most storied jewels - Expertly curating Christie's extensive archives, Vincent Meylan has drawn out the key details of each momentous sale - Stories of the world's great jewelry collections For centuries, the stories of the world's great jewelry collectio
UNDERSTANDING JEWELLERY
Written by Mascetti, Daniela
- Brings together in one volume identification and dating of jewelry made in the last 200 years - Almost 1,000 superb color illustrations to help facilitate identification and understanding - Written in straightforward, non-technical English - A standard work of reference Understanding Jewellery is a comprehensive guide to 19th and 20th Century jewelry.
CARPETS: DESIGNS, PATTERNS & MOTIFS
Written by Bogaerts, An
- An impressive selection of extraordinary carpet designs assembled in one volume- Showcases 200 superb examples of carpet designs from the late 19th century to the present day- An inspiring resource for the DIY home decorator, collectors, and the professional designerWhen does a carpet transcend the category of interior accessory to become art?
WINGED BEAUTY: THE BUTTERFLY JEWELLERY ART OF WALLACE CHAN
Written by de Rochefoucauld, Juliet Weir- La
- A stunningly designed book featuring all of Wallace Chan's butterfly creations- Leading jewelry historians discuss the famous butterfly motif of Wallace Chan- Foreword from the artist himself in interview with Melanie Grant- Contains new and unseen images of Wallace Chan's work"When I was a young boy, butterflies were flying colours - I knew not their name.
INVESTING IN WRISTWATCHES: ROLEX
Written by Patrizzi, Osvaldo
- An important new reference for all Rolex lovers and collectors- Written by experts Osvaldo Patrizzi and Mara Cappelletti and introduced by the Chairman of Sotheby's International Watch Division, Daryn F.
UNDERSTANDING 20TH CENTURY JEWELLERY
Written by Bennett, David
- An exciting new reference work on 20th century jewelry- Provides a detailed history of jewelry design and development from 1900 to 2000- Over 500 new, high quality, full color photographs- The perfect gift for jewelry lovers, scholars and professionalsUnderstanding Jewellery, by authors David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti, is often described as the must-have jewelry book of our time - a 'Bible' i
MOON WATCH STORY: THE EXTRAORDINARY DESTINY OF THE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER
- A new edition of this bestseller, updated and expanded to include watches from 2020One small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind and an extraordinary destiny for the watch that accompanied Man's first steps on the Moon, thereby becoming the greatest icon in watchmaking history: the Omega Speedmaster "Moonwatch".
WATCH BOOK ROLEX (UPDATED AND EXPANDED)
Written by Brunner, Gisbert L
- The best-selling photo book now in a new, expanded edition, including the latest Rolex models from 2020 and 2021- An ideal gift for all watch collectors and Rolex devotees- Trilingual edition with expert texts in German, English, and French, and over 400 photographsWatch lovers and Rolex admirers delight! In this new edition of The Watch Book Rolex, expert Gisbert L.
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