"Verdura: The Life And Work Of A Master Jeweler" 2002 CORBETT, Patricia

"Verdura: The Life And Work Of A Master Jeweler" 2002 CORBETT, PatriciaCORBETT, Patricia [224] pp. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers 2002 12 1 4" x 9 1 4" Fine Fine Scroll Down for (10) Additional Scans: A master of metamorphosis, Sicilian duke turned jewelry designer Fulco di Verdura (1898 1978) studded seashells with precious gems, transformed sailor's knots into pearl encrusted necklaces, and wrapped blazing ruby hearts with braided gold rope. Since the mid 20th century, his ultrasophisticated neo Baroque pieces have

CORBETT, Patricia

[224] pp.

Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers

2002

12 1/4" x 9 1/4"

Fine/ Fine

Scroll Down for (10) Additional Scans:

A master of metamorphosis, Sicilian duke-turned-jewelry-designer Fulco di Verdura (1898-1978) studded seashells with precious gems, transformed sailor's knots into pearl-encrusted necklaces, and wrapped blazing ruby hearts with braided gold rope. Since the mid-20th century, his ultrasophisticated neo-Baroque pieces have been the status symbols of a near-secret society of European blue bloods, Hollywood royalty, and Park Avenue patricians. Verdura's by-appointment-only patrons included Wallis Simpson, Marlene Dietrich, and Diana Vreeland, who considered his Maltese Cross cuffs an essential part of her daily uniform.

In this lavish book, featuring fresh color photographs as well as vintage images, Patricia Corbett presents a deft evaluation of Verdura's work and a glimpse inside his impossibly glamorous world.