A Dictionary of Wonders: Van Cleef & Arpels

Name: A Dictionary of Wonders: Van Cleef & Arpels
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9782080282972
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By Fabienne Reybaud

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A Dictionary of Wonders: Van Cleef & Arpels offers a poetic and timeless journey into the heart of the renowned jeweller’s universe. Arranged as an alphabetical guide, this elegant lexicon explores the themes, codes, and emblematic creations of Van Cleef & Arpels. Readers discover historical references, exquisite watchmaking and jewellery techniques, and artistic collaborations that embody the brand's unique savoir-faire. Fabienne Reybaud’s lively prose guides you through a wondrous world filled with creativity and enchantment, beautifully brought to life with illustrations of miniature worlds showcasing the masterpieces that define the jeweller's international acclaim.
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Format: Hardback

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This book will appeal to enthusiasts of fine jewellery, art and culture lovers, and anyone interested in the history and craftsmanship of luxury design.

Description

This book is a poetic and timeless memento, a voyage into the heart of jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels' universe to discover their creations.

This opus, arranged as an alphabetical guide, is a veritable A-Z lexicon that revisits the themes and codes of the famous jeweller: indispensable historical references to emblematic jewels, precision watchmaking, and jewellery-making techniques demonstrating unique savoir faire, and artistic collaborations. Fabienne Reybaud's lively text leads the reader into the centre of an enchanting world where everything wondrous and fantastical serves as an ever-rejuvenating source of inspiration and creativity.

This poetic and timeless memento is magnificently illustrated with fabulous miniature worlds inhabited by the masterpieces that have forged the international identity and renown of the jewellers Van Cleef & Arpels.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9782080282972

Publisher: Editions Flammarion

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 November 2023

Country: France

Imprint: Flammarion

Illustration: 450 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 2060g

Pages: 360

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About the Author

Fabienne Reybaud is a distinguished editor specialized in the luxury world, notably in jewelry and watchmaking. She writes for the most prestigious French publications and has published more than ten books, including Jewelry Guide: The Ultimate Compendium (Assouline, 2022), Louis Vuitton Tambour (Thames & Hudson, 2022), Effortless Style: Casa Lopez with Pierre Sauvage (Flammarion, 2018), Rolex: The Impossible Collection (Assouline, 2018), Watches: The Ultimate Guide (Assouline, 2006/2010), and 100 Montres de Légende with Frédéric Ramade (Solar, 1999).

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