Hollywood creations by Tony Duquette.
It should be noted that the auction house Sotheby’s Organizes the sale of 32 Tony Duquette jewelry pieces from August 18 to August 30. It should be noted that this famous designer from the early 20th century is closely linked to Hollywood.
Indeed, the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios noticed this and he created jewelry, costumes, and sets. In 1941, he founded his own house. In a Hollywood-style spirit, glamorous and sometimes kitschy, he offered his creations to his famous clientele, such as Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, and the Duchess of Windsor. They loved his style, which featured bold colors and impressive shapes, sometimes accented with surprising details.
Tourmaline, Diamonds, Pearls, Citrines
Here is a colorful look at Hollywood creations by Tony Duquette. The large-volume jewelry is adorned with fine stones and pearls. Most of the time, his jewelry are unique pieces that appeal to a demanding clientele.
Tony Duquette ring
Amethyst, Prasiolite, Pearl.
Quartz Fumé, Citrine, Diamonds
Aigue-Marine, Apatite, Diamonds
Citrines
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamonds
Tourmalines, Diamonds
Amethyste, Ormeaux
It is worth noting that in his youth, Tony Duquette created costumes and sets for the musicals of Fred Astaire with Vincente Minnelli at MGM. Until the age of eighty, he created exquisite unique jewelry for Tom Ford at Gucci. Moreover, he created costumes and sets for theater, opera, and ballet. Likewise, his costumes for the original Broadway production of Camelot earned him the prestigious Tony Award for Best Costume Design. Furthermore, Tony Duquette’s studios also create a myriad of custom interiors in the United States and Europe.
Furthermore, Tony Duquette was a well-known painter and sculptor. His artistic talents were recognized throughout his life. For example, in 1951, the Louvre Museum selected Duquette to represent the decorative arts of the mid-20th century. He was the first American to be honored in this way.
Tony Duquette passed away on September 9, 1999 after a life of accolades and honors. Today, the Tony Duquette studios continue to create custom interiors, jewelry, and decorative home items. Still for a demanding clientele worldwide and under the leadership of Hutton Wilkinson, Tony Duquette’s commercial partner since 1972.
Jewerly On Line 18 – 30 August 2016
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