Verdura : the life and work of a master jeweler /
A master of metamorphosis, Sicilian duke-turned-jewelry-designer Fulco di Verdura (1898-1978) studded seashells with precious gems, transformed sailor's knots into pearl-encrusted necklaces, and wrapped blazing ruby hearts with braided gold rope. Since the mid-20th century, his ultrasophisticat...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Harry N. Abrams,
2002
New York : 2002 |
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| Summary: | A master of metamorphosis, Sicilian duke-turned-jewelry-designer Fulco di Verdura (1898-1978) studded seashells with precious gems, transformed sailor's knots into pearl-encrusted necklaces, and wrapped blazing ruby hearts with braided gold rope. Since the mid-20th century, his ultrasophisticated neo-Baroque pieces have been the status symbols of a near-secret society of European blue bloods, Hollywood royalty, and Park Avenue patricians. Verdura's by-appointment-only patrons included Wallis Simpson, Marlene Dietrich, and Diana Vreeland, who considered his Maltese Cross cuffs an essential part of her daily uniform In this lavish book, featuring fresh color photographs as well as vintage images, Patricia Corbett presents a deft evaluation of Verdura's work and a glimpse inside his impossibly glamorous world |
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| Physical Description: | 224 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm 224 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 31cm 224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 214-218) and index Includes bibliographical references (pages 214-218) and index Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0810935295 9780810935297 |