The Ideal Past Revival Jewels is a very beautiful book for lovers of antique jewelry; it is offered by The Illuminations.
The Ideal Past: Revival Jewels
© Les Enluminures
This book was co-produced by Beatriz Chadour-Sampson and Sandra Hindman. Supporting sixteen of the most characteristic jewels of the 19th century, it presents a characteristic style. These are the ones of Castellani, Wièse, Falize, Giuliano, Froment-Meurice…
Ring adorned with a Saint Michel topaz inlay«
1886-1890
© Les Enluminures
It should be noted that at this time, artists and jewelers drew inspiration from forms, decorations, and works ranging from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Therefore, the style is called Neo-Renaissance. This is how this movement of reinterpreting the Renaissance touches all the arts.
In this spirit, the goldsmiths and jewelers offer remarkable creations. Moreover, gold and silver are engraved, cut and worked using ancient techniques. In addition, the jewelry is adorned with enamel, baroque pearls, cabochon stones or uncut stones.
Heart pendant «Chérubin»
Around 1880
© Les Enluminures
In conclusion, this book is a wonderful opportunity to appreciate these jewelery creations, where each piece of jewelry is an ideal vision of the past.
It should be noted that most of the jewelry on display is being presented for the first time.
Absolutely must-read!
Regarding the Illuminations:
The gallery Les Enluminures was founded in Paris in 1991 by Dr. Sandra Hindman in association with a company based in Chicago. Subsequently, a new gallery in New York was opened in May 2012. It should be noted that the specialty of the gallery is manuscripts and miniatures from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Similarly, the gallery also deals with rings and jewelry from the same periods. Thus, it organizes four or five exhibitions a year, often accompanied by catalogues.
