Cartier, The impossible collection, The ultimate collection (book)

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Cartier, The Impossible Collection, The Ultimate Collection (book) by Hervé Dewintre. Publisher: Assouline. Silk hardcover, in a silk slipcase. 2023. Brand new book in English with 224 pages and 195 illustrations. Dimensions: W 16 x L 19 x D 3 inches. Weight: 25 lb.

One of the world’s greatest luxury jewelers since the 19th century, Cartier evokes a universe of art and beauty, a heritage of unparalleled prestige. By 1909, Cartier was the leading international jeweler of its time, with boutiques in Paris, London, and New York, and was an official supplier to numerous royal courts. Cartier established a unique network, based on a deep knowledge of the precious stone market, and developed a revolutionary and timeless style, a refined language that captures the ephemeral nature of each era, from sobriety to enthusiastic opulence.

A synthesis of technical mastery and artistic sensitivity, an international outlook, and a demand for perfection, Cartier has ensured client loyalty and lasting renown. Cartier’s cosmopolitan clientele, comprised of women of character, refined aesthetes, and intellectuals—from Jean Cocteau to Alberto Santos-Dumont, from the Maharaja of Nawanagar to the Duchess of Windsor, from Gloria Swanson to Elizabeth Taylor—has been a catalyst for renewal and an influential source of stylistic inspiration.

The neoclassical delicacy, the stylized geometries of Art Deco, the iconic creations of legendary artistic director Jeanne Toussaint, the evolution of the Panthère and Tutti Frutti motifs: each new Cartier collection draws on diverse aesthetic inspirations, seeking to illustrate beauty in new and unexpected forms.

This handcrafted volume features captivating texts revealing the stories behind the creation of 100 of Cartier’s most breathtaking and innovative objects and jewels.

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