PART III – Cartier London in the 30’s: A decade of contradictions
At the very heart of the Cartier saga: the extraordinary life of Jacques Cartier recovered and told by his great-granddaughter Francesca Cartier Brickell The history of Cartier in the first half of the 20th century is largely the story of the three Cartier brothers. Up until now, one of them has
PART II. Cartier London: The roaring 20s
At the very heart of the Cartier saga: the extraordinary life of Jacques Cartier recovered and told by his great-granddaughter Francesca Cartier Brickell. PART II. Cartier London: The roaring 20s
Art Deco Crystal, Nephrite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gold Box by Cartier admired by Lee Siegelson
Throughout the 19th century there was a fascination in France and the United Kingdom for the history and culture ofancient Egypt. This “Egyptomania” had been instigated by Bonaparte’s expedition and by the massive gathering of cultural and archaeological elements led by some learned men such as Vivian Denon and obviously
Regularity or Distortion: Cartier and Belperron bracelets
Throughout the 19th century there was a fascination in France and the United Kingdom for the history and culture ofancient Egypt. This “Egyptomania” had been instigated by Bonaparte’s expedition and by the massive gathering of cultural and archaeological elements led by some learned men such as Vivian Denon and obviously
“Egyptomania” inspiration: belt buckle by Cartier-London, circa 1925
Throughout the 19th century there was a fascination in France and the United Kingdom for the history and culture ofancient Egypt. This “Egyptomania” had been instigated by Bonaparte’s expedition and by the massive gathering of cultural and archaeological elements led by some learned men such as Vivian Denon and obviously
Portico Mystery clock made like no one other
The mystery clocks are probably the most extraordinary objects made by Cartier during its history. Indeed, they show all the signs of distinction of the House of the Rue de la Paix: technical virtuosity and poetry, creativity and refinement. Cartier’s first mystery clock was made in 1912, by the
The Cartier Quintessence
There are things that impact a life. A person, a place, an event which for some reason, obscure or obvious, leaves an indelible mark on our mind. Well, in my professional history, if there is one piece of jewelry that I remember, it is this brooch-belt buckle made in Paris
PART I : Cartier London : Interview with Francesca Cartier Brickell
At the very heart of the Cartier saga: the extraordinary life of Jacques Cartier recovered and told by his great-granddaughter Francesca Cartier Brickell The history of Cartier in the first half of the 20th century is largely the story of the three Cartier brothers. Up until now, one of them has
Cartier and the film «Grace of Monaco» by Olivier Dahan
Princess Grace of Monaco was a faithful client of the 13 Rue de la Paix, so naturally the house was delighted to contribute jewels for use on set of the 2014 Hollywood movie, Grace of Monaco, starring Nicole Kidman. In some cases, originals weren’t available, so copies were made in
In search of modernity: Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris presents an exhibition dedicated to the influence of Islamic art on Cartier creations.
From October 21st, 2021 to February 20th, 2022, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris presents ‘Cartier et les arts de l’Islam. Aux sources de la modernité’, co-organized by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris and the Dallas Museum of Art, thanks to an exceptional collaboration with the musée du