At the "Collection Art de Cartier" exhibit in Milan's Palazzo Reale, curated by international architect and designer Ettore Sottsass - VogueGoiello.net covered the highlights of the 209 pieces covering 150 years of the design house. He selected jewelry, watches, time pieces, lipstick holders, diamond and coral compacts, and other accessories.
It's difficult to separate Cartier from its galaxy of glittery owners, like Daisy Fellowes, the Singer sewing machine heiress, to throne interloper (but at least she had divine taste in jewelry) Wallis Simpson.
From Cartier's trademark garland style to classic Art Deco - such as this platinum, gold, diamond and enamel belt buckle from Paris, 1930 - this show covered most of the important design motifs of the last century, all executed with that special Cartier flair:
- oriental
- floral
- animal
First up, one of my personal faves, the Daisy Fellowes's Tutti Frutti necklace from 1936 - which she had made for her as a pick-me-up when she was forced to sell her oceangoing yacht during the height of the Great Depression.
A gold, cabochon amethyst and citrine Menottes bracelet, Paris, 1939
A stunning platinum, peridot and diamond necklace and bracelet from London, 1936
Platinum, aquamarine and diamond tiara, London, 1937
After he was invited to curate the exhibit, Sottsass was so visually overwhelmed when confronted with a table overflowing with glittery Cartier objets, he likened it to being overtaken by a hoard of butterflies, and wanting to flee. To avoid any feeling of clutter, he had the items displayed so viewers could really focus on each object.
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Posted by: sapaya | September 07, 2009 at 08:27 AM