From George III to JAR: 250 years of jewellery as art
Discover more than 40 pieces from a single collection, featuring a diamond brooch made around 1770 and jewels by Cartier and Suzanne Belperron once owned by Cole Porter and Diana Vreeland. The art of jewels.
Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1873, Ernest Lawson trained as an artist in New York before travelling to France and coming under the influence of the Impressionists. Winter — New York Snow Scene with Madison Square Garden in the Distance was painted on his return to Manhattan, where he settled in his mid-twenties and remained for the following two decades
These Qing dynasty cloisonné enamel magpies date from the 18th or 19th century. The magpie symbolises joy in Chinese culture, so this pair would have made an auspicious gift. The birds’ plumage is meticulously detailed, as is the floral and foliate decoration on their perches, delicately rendered in shades of turquoise, blue, olive green and terracotta red
With a new Tim Burton version of the film reportedly in prospect, now is a good time to be reminded of the 1958 cult classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. This original poster, by Reynold Brown, shows the gigantic protagonist, played by Allison Hayes, stepping over an elevated highway (and picking up a passing car) as she seeks revenge on her cheating husband
The Vienna Secession brought radical change to European art in the early 20th century, and Leopold Forstner was at the heart of it, founding a mosaic workshop in the city in 1906. As well as creating his own works — such as this dazzling mosaic from around 1910 — Forstner collaborated with other leading figures, including Gustav Klimt and Otto Wagner
Chanel handbags — why there’s more to the iconic accessory, created by a rebellious Coco Chanel and shaped by Karl Lagerfeld, than meets the eye
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Chinese ceramics: all you need to know about forms, palettes, glazes, reign marks and more — from functional wares to treasures fit for an emperor
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Cartier: a guide to the jewellery that has epitomised glamour for more than a century, spanning the Art Deco era, ‘Tutti Frutti’ and the Panthère collection
In the Frame: Ingrid Donat
The Paris-based sculptor and furniture designer is currently the subject of a solo exhibition in New York. Several of her exquisite pieces are offered in our Design sale on 11 December
Which work of art made you see things differently?
ID: African and Oceanic art has had a profound impact on how I perceive design and form. Creators like André Groult and Armand-Albert Rateau taught me to see design as an immersive experience, where every detail contributes to a cohesive aesthetic.
Which artists or designers are you following?
ID: Right now I’m particularly drawn to Nacho Carbonell’s work — I absolutely love his exhibition in London, Escaping Forward. I’ve also acquired pieces from Studio Molen by Frederik Molenschot for my home and continue to follow the unique creativity of Roger Herman.
Most memorable show you’ve seen this year?
ID: Brancusi, l’art ne fait que commencer at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. The way Brancusi’s works were displayed, especially with the recreation of his studio, left a lasting impression on me. It was deeply moving.
