Gioielli Anni '40 (The Jewels of the 1940s in Europe)
Milano: Giorgio Mondadori & Associati, 1989. Fourth edition. Hardcover. Quarto. 139 [2]pp. Original white cloth with gilt lettering on spine, in original photo-illustrated dustjacket in color with blue and white lettering on spine. Enhanced edition due to the fact that "the most secret archives of the great Parisian "maisons" have become unexpectedly documented, which is extremely helpful for determining the evolution of the style and to establish the dates of some of the works." (Introduction). Collection of extraordinary Art Deco jewelry designs by Jean Després, Paul Brandt, Gérard Sandoz, Raymond Templier and others, presented in extraordinary color and b/w photographs throughout, including numerous designer drawings. With one double page b/w photograph of the Rotter Workshop, Lucerne, 1941. Contains index at rear. Text in Italian, French and English. Minor sunning along edges of binding. Bookseller sticker glued to bottom of inside back dustjacket flap. Near fine condition. Item #55974
ISBN: 8837409583
Price: $150.00