Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed

Author:   Vincent Meylan
Publisher:   ACC Art Books
ISBN:  

9781788841375


Pages:   360
Publication Date:   19 April 2021
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Vincent Meylan
Publisher:   ACC Art Books
Imprint:   ACC Art Books
Weight:   2.400kg
ISBN:  

9781788841375


ISBN 10:   1788841379
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   19 April 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction by Francois Curiel, Chairman of Christie's Asia-Pacific; 1. Guillotine Diamonds; 2. Murdered Queens; 3. Pomp and Circumstances; 4. Empresses in Exile; 5. The French Court; 6. From Christie's with Love; 7. Soft as a Pearl; 8. Bloody Revolutions; 9. Ladies of the Stage; 10. Gems from the East; 11. Diamonds are Christie's Best Friends; 12. Appendix: Prestigious Provenances.

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Several of the most significant pieces in the most important jewelry sale at Christie's, or anywhere for that matter, from Elizabeth Taylor are included in the publication. And there is one mouth-watering image at the very end of the JAR jewels from the Ellen Barkin collection that frankly leaves you wanting much more from that salein my opinion the greatest exhibition of the designer anywhere. The Adventurine Author Vincent Meylan delves into the stories behind both the gems and their ownersmany of the creations within are from the collections of the rich, famous, and powerful: Marie Antoinette, Elizabeth Taylor, Queen Victoria's granddaughters. Here, discover a few of the most impressive jewels from the book. Architectural Digest Get ready to pick your jaw up off the floor. The new book 'Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed' (ACC Art Books, $95) explores the auction house's most exquisite jewels to be sold over the past 250 years. From Elizabeth Taylor's emerald and diamond Bulgari necklace to the tiara worn by Princess Margaret on her wedding day, there are certainly a number of breathtaking pieces... -- Rachel Swalin Veranda, January 20, 2017


"""Author Vincent Meylan delves into the stories behind both the gems and their owners. Many of the creations within are from the collections of the rich, famous, and powerful: Marie Antoinette, Elizabeth Taylor, Queen Victoria's granddaughters. Here, discover a few of the most impressive jewels from the book."" - Architectural Digest ""Get ready to pick your jaw up off the floor. The new book 'Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed' (ACC Art Books, $95) explores the auction house's most exquisite jewels to be sold over the past 250 years. From Elizabeth Taylor's emerald and diamond Bulgari necklace to the tiara worn by Princess Margaret on her wedding day, there are certainly a number of breathtaking pieces... "" - Rachel Swalin, Veranda ""Several of the most significant pieces in the most important jewelry sale at Christie's, or anywhere for that matter, from Elizabeth Taylor are included in the publication. And there is one mouth-watering image at the very end of the JAR jewels from the Ellen Barkin collection that frankly leaves you wanting much more from that sale in my opinion the greatest exhibition of the designer anywhere."" - The Adventurine"


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Vincent Meylan is a specialist in precious stones and high jewellery, and the author of several biographies and works on the history of precious stones, including Queens' Jewels (Assouline, 2005), Boucheron: The Secret Archives ISBN 9781851496679 (ACC, 2011), and of Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends ISBN 9781851497706 (ACC, 2014).

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