Perhaps overshadowed by the fame of the name and the sparkle of diamonds, the complex and abundant history of the great jewelry house is still too little known. Cartier has yet played a very important role in the history of decorative arts. His creations, the classicism of “jeweler of kings” to the radical inventions of the modern style, between geometry and exotic, offer an exciting account of the evolution of taste and social codes. Jewelery, watches, objects as practical as refined Cartier attracted the most stylish personalities of the twentieth century.
Pages
399
Language
French
Publishing date
Size
30 x 26 cm
Editor
RMN
Weight
2600 gr