[Cartier] - Molesworth, Helen, and Rachel Garrahan
Reference : 125108
(2025)
ISBN : 9781838510534
Molesworth, Helen, and Rachel Garrahan: Cartier. Exhibition: London, Victoria & Albert Museum, 2025. 256 pages, illustrated in colour. Hardback. 28 x 25cms. Catalogue of the first major Cartier retrospective in 30 years, featuring over 350 works, including previously unseen loans from private collections as well as iconic pieces (the Patiala necklace, Halo Tiara and the Duchess of Windsor's flamingo brooch). Seven essays look at Cartier's house style, craftmanship, use of materials, global influences and changing fashions. Two case studies explore the jewels of the Empire Ball and the stag brooch commissioned by King Leopold III of Belgium for Princess Lilian.
Catalogue of the first major Cartier retrospective in 30 years, featuring over 350 works, including previously unseen loans from private collections as well as iconic pieces (the Patiala necklace, Halo Tiara and the Duchess of Windsor's flamingo brooch). Seven essays look at Cartier's house style, craftmanship, use of materials, global influences and changing fashions. Two case studies explore the jewels of the Empire Ball and the stag brooch commissioned by King Leopold III of Belgium for Princess Lilian
, V&A Museum , 2025 Hardback, Dimensions 287 x 248 mm, 220 Illustrations col. & bw ill.256 Pages, English ed. *new.
Few jewellers are as widely known as Cartier, even fewer have instantly recognisable designs ? many of which, such as the tank watch and trinity ring, have become iconic. Glamorous, witty, beautiful, and beloved of stars from Elizabeth Taylor to Grace Kelly, this book features over 150 dazzling Cartier items.