CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

Van Cleef & Arpels: the Poetry of Time by Michael Serres, Jean-Claude Sabrier, Franco Cologni (Hardcover, 2009)

About this product

Product Information

The legendary business of Van Cleef & Arpels was established in Paris in 1898, following the marriage of Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels. The couple, along with Estelle's brother Charles Arpels, opened their first boutique in 1906, soon after joined by Julien Arpels. After more than 100 years, Van Cleef & Arpels are still renowned for their expertise in precious stones and have won particular acclaim for a groundbreaking gem-setting procedure known as the 'serti invisible' (invisible setting), whereby stones and gems are set in a side-by-side formation with no apparent metal or mounting visible from the front. Van Cleef & Arpels: The Poetry of Time explores the beautiful watches created by this luxurious jeweller. Combining the spirit of invention with the love of precious gems, Van Cleef & Arpels create watches with delicate and elegant lines, pushing imagination and ingenuity to the forefront, endowing their creations with the Haute Jewellery spirit. The company makes a point of reviving traditional skills and developing new techniques, such as three-dimensional enamel and mother-of-pearl marquetry. Not content to juxtapose precious materials with exceptional gems, Van Cleef & Arpels, like the alchemists of old, instils a soul into its creations. AUTHOR: Michael Serres, philosopher and historian of the philosophy of science, is the author of many books and essays. Franco Cologni is a writer and historian and the author of many books on the history of horology and jewellery. Jean-Claude Sabrier, an antique dealer specialising in horology from 1960 to 1980, has served as a consultant to the Arts and Techniques Museum of the Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers in Paris, as well as to museums in France and abroad. Sharon Kerman, after studies in history and musicology in the United States, has done research and written on such diverse subjects as automata, mechanical singing birds, horological history, Art Deco sculpture, and enamelling. Most of the photographs in this book were taken by Guy Lucas de Peslouan, a photographer who specialises in still lifes and objects. SELLING POINTS: Showcases the extraordinary jewel-encrusted timepieces created by celebrated jewellers Van Cleef & Arpels ILLUSTRATIONS 211 colour illustrations *

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Cercle D'art
ISBN-13
9782702209165
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95541790

Product Key Features

Book Title
Van Cleef & Arpels: the Poetry of Time
Author
Michael Serres, Jean-Claude Sabrier, Franco Cologni
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Number of Pages
216 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
340mm
Item Width
290mm

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Franco Cologni, Michael Serres, Jean-Claude Sabrier
Country/Region of Manufacture
France

Best Selling in Books

Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Books

The Concise 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene (Paperback, 2002)
4.5 out of 5 stars based on 21 product ratings
AU $21.51 New
---- Used
First Day by Andrew Daddo (Paperback, 2014)
No ratings or reviews yet.
AU $10.00 New
AU $6.29 Used

Save on Books

Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Books

Orthodox Study Bible: Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World
AU $61.53
Trending at AU $64.95
NEW Bluey: My Mum is the Best By Bluey (Hardcover) Picture Book FREE Shipping
AU $11.95
Trending at AU $15.68
Frank Herbert'S Dune Saga 3-Book Boxed Set: Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of
AU $43.95
Trending at AU $47.28
The Courage to be Disliked: The Japanese phenomenon that shows you how to free y
AU $19.95
Trending at AU $21.50
Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton, Paperback Book
AU $35.93
Trending at AU $37.99
The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life by Tara Swart Paperback Book NEW AU
AU $24.99
Trending at AU $27.22

Shop by category

Van Cleef & Arpels: the Poetry of Time by Michael Serres, Jean-Claude Sabrier, Franco Cologni (Hardcover, 2009)

About this product

Product Information

Product Identifiers

Product Key Features

Dimensions

Additional Product Features

Best Selling in Books

The Concise 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene (Paperback, 2002)

First Day by Andrew Daddo (Paperback, 2014)

Save on Books

Orthodox Study Bible: Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World

NEW Bluey: My Mum is the Best By Bluey (Hardcover) Picture Book FREE Shipping

Frank Herbert'S Dune Saga 3-Book Boxed Set: Dune, Dune Messiah, and Children of

The Courage to be Disliked: The Japanese phenomenon that shows you how to free y

Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton, Paperback Book

The Source: Open Your Mind, Change Your Life by Tara Swart Paperback Book NEW AU

You may also like

Poetry Hardcover School Personalised

Poetry Non-Fiction Hardcover Books

Poetry Hardcover School Textbooks & Study Guides

Poetry Hardcover School Textbooks & Study Guides in Hebrew

Poetry Hardcover School Textbooks & Study Guides in English

Poetry Hardcover 1st Edition School Textbooks & Study Guides