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Boucheron Four Generations of World-Renowned Jeweler, Signed
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Description
Published by Rizzoli 1988.
Signed by Alain Boucheron with a dedication ‘To Lucia, who knows what”beauty” means with my warmest regards. Alain Boucheron’
An important book that charts in detail the history of Boucheron one of the greatest French jewellery houses: from the splendours of the court of Napoleon III to the 1980s. The book also describes the discovery of the diamond mines in Africa, the reign of the Ballet Russes, the extravagance of the last Maharajas, the remodelling of the treasures of Persia and the advent of international trade with shops opening in New York, London, Tokyo and Moscow.
2,250 of this book were printed, numbered as follows: from 1 to 1,500 in French from 1,501 to 2,250 in English. This is copy no 1,569
Condition Very Good.
Dustcover Very Good - 222pp with 250 colour and 75 monochrome illustrations. Size 29x25cm -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: United States Period: 1980-1999 Materials: paper Condition: Good. Styles / Movements: Modern Patterns: Modern Incollect Reference #: 517797 -
Dimensions
W. 9.84 in; H. 11.81 in; W. 25 cm; H. 30 cm;
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