by Cardinal
ISBN 2940088055
Splendors of Enamel: Watches & Clocks, 16th–20th Centuries – Cardinal Catalogue – Book
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Discover *Splendeurs de l’émail, montres et horloges du XVIe au XXe* by Catherine Cardinal—the official catalogue for the 1999 exhibition at the International Watchmaking Museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds, published by the Institut L’Homme et le temps. This 80-page softcover volume (in French, in like-new condition, ISBN 2940088055) features approximately 100 color illustrations and showcases the refined art of enamel painting applied to prestigious watch cases and dials.
Spanning four centuries of history, the book explores the evolution of enameling in European fine watchmaking, the techniques for firing and applying pigments, and the meticulous reproduction of masterpieces on miniature surfaces.
Ideal for collectors, horological art enthusiasts, and lovers of Swiss heritage, this rare catalogue from the summer 1999 exhibition offers a unique visual record of the masterpieces on display.
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