Jewels of Fantasy: Costume Jewelry of the 20th Cen., 1992, HC, NF, w/DJ.
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Albanesi, Rinaldo, et al. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1992.
English, Near Fine, HC, 4to, 11 1/2" x 10 1/2", 408 pp.
ISBN: 0810931788
Hardcover in red cloth, Very Good black pictorial dust jacket. Slightly shaken spine; minor shelf wear and light wear to dust jacket, now in Mylar. 408 pp. Includes 633 illustrations, including 500 in color. From inside the dust jacket: "Jewels of Fantasy: Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century is a rich international survey of this new-found exuberance and creativity, beginning with Art Nouveau and its swirling, dreamy motifs, the geometrics of Art Deco and graphic patterns of the Wiener Werkstätte, through the stylish French designs of the 1930s-60s, and the wit and whimsy of some of America's greatest jewelry artisans." Beautifully produced book featuring stunning pieces of jewelry from designers such as Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, Chanel, and many others.