20th Century Jewelry & the Icons of Style

Papi, Stefano & Alexandra Rhodes

ISBN 10: 0500516871 / ISBN 13: 9780500516874

Published by Thames & Hudson, 2013

Very Good/Very Good Condition. Dust jacket has some wear to the edges and a few small closed tears along the edge (one tear is 1 inch and the other is 1 inch) now in a protective Brodart Cover. Blue boards with debossed dolphins on the cover - silver title on the spine is bright. No marks on the text block. Previous owner's bookplate on the front free end paper. Beautiful photographs. ; Height: 12.9 Inches, Length: 9.8 Inches, Weight: 4.7840310854 Pounds, Width; 272 pages. Seller Inventory # 67602

Synopsis:

For many centuries the collecting of precious jewels was the preserve of kings and queens, emperors and maharajahs. But in the aftermath of the First World War, with the fall of several European monarchies, royal gems passed into the hands of a different kind of elite that included celebrities from the silver screen and a coterie which revelled in a new-rich social whirl. Eleven of these rich and glamorous women, who built up astonishing jewelry collections in the early and mid-20th century, are profiled in this book. The authors, both international jewelry experts, reveal the stories behind the jewels and their collectors. Not only do they bring to life the worlds in which these women moved, but they also describe the gems in detail and provide a portrait of the work of the leading jewelers of the day. The book is illustrated with close-up shots of the jewels as well as wonderful drawings of the original designs, and includes portraits of the women by Beaton, Horst and other leading photographers of the time.

About the Author: Stefano Papi has worked as senior European specialist in the jewelry department of both Sotheby’s and Christie’s auction houses. His previous books include Famous Jewelry Collectors, Stage Jewels and Jewellery of the House of Savoy.

Bibliographic Details

Title: 20th Century Jewelry & the Icons of Style
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Edition.