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Bijoux et Objets de Jean Schlumberger (Book)

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Bijoux de Jean Schlumberger presentaton par Diana Vreeland 148 pages. Objets de Jean Schlumberger presantion par Jean d'Ormesson 130 pages. A scarce Franco Maria Ricci limited edition, 2 volume box set (box missing) of which only 1000 copies were produced. Presenting the Jewels and precious objects designed and made by one of the 20th centuries most sought after and innovative jewellers. The photographs are superb, text is in English and French. This really is one for collectors. In 1956, the president of Tiffany & Co., Walter Hoving, asked Schlumberger to begin designing for the firm. He had his own workshop at the company until his retirement in the late 1970s and was eventually made a Vice-President. Schlumberger's designs at Tiffany & Co. were remarkable for their whimsical interpretations of natural forms. He was especially inspired by sea creatures and other animals. Diana Vreeland wrote that Schlumberger "appreciates the miracle of jewels. For him, they are the ways and means to the realization of his dreams." He quickly built an impressive client base that included the Duchess of Windsor, Babe Paley, Greta Garbo, Mona von Bismarck, Rachel Lambert Mellon, Jayne Wrightsman, C.Z. Guest, Gloria Guinness, Françoise de Langlade, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, Lyn Revson, Gloria Vanderbilt, Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn. For his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy purchased the famous Two Fruit clip in rubies and diamonds, which is in the permanent collection of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Jacqueline Kennedy wore so many of Schlumberger's bracelets that the press dubbed them "Jackie bracelets". Schlumberger remains one of only four jewelers that Tiffany & Co. has allowed to sign their work: the others are Paloma Picasso, Elsa Peretti and Frank Gehry.
  • Weight:
    2360 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 9.44 in (239.78 mm)Depth: 0.63 in (16.01 mm)Length: 13.75 in (349.25 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1976
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No box.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU48523099732

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