Research Catalog

Title

Baccarat : two hundred and fifty years / Murray Moss, Laurence Benaïm.

Author

Moss, Murray

Publication

New York : Rizzoli, 2013.

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Details

Additional Authors

Benaïm, Laurence

Description

420 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 32 cm

Summary

"The first book on the house of Baccarat, one of the oldest and most preeminent luxury brands in the world, renowned for its fine crystal creations. Baccarat celebrates more than 250 years as one of the most important and prestigious luxury houses. Acclaimed for its high-quality traditional craftsmanship of fine crystal stemware, barware, candelabra, perfume bottles, and jewelry, Baccarat is known the world over as a symbol of quality and refinement. Highlighting the extraordinary range of Baccarat's crystal creations -- from its trademark iconic glassware commissioned by royalty and heads of state from around the world and throughout the centuries to their contemporary creative collaborations with star designers such as Philippe Starck, Andrée Putman, Arik Levy, and Marcel Wanders -- this volume showcases the enduring glamor and style of the most important crystalworks house of all time. With beautiful historic photographs and drawings from Baccarat's extensive archive, which display the incredible craftsmanship and technical innovations of the highly skilled glassblowers, glasscutters, engravers, and gilders, and captivating images from its advertising campaigns and celebrity clientèle, Baccarat is a sumptuous celebration. Offering a lavish and in-depth look at some of the most stunning crystal creations in history, this volume is for anyone interested in design and craftsmanship."--Publisher website.

Alternative Title

• Baccarat : 250 years
• Baccarat 1764

Subject

• Compagnie des cristalleries de Baccarat > History
• Crystal glass > France > Baccarat > History

Contents

A luminous destiny. Enchantment and radiance / Laurence Benaïm -- Prestigious commissions -- Extravagance and splendor -- Harcourt forever -- Zénith eternal light -- Precious bottles -- Spirit of the house -- Art and perfection. A reflection on perfection: a personal journey through Baccarat / Murray Moss -- The manufactory -- Mastery -- Creation -- Refinement -- Sculpture -- Inspiration -- Illumination -- Dazzling creations -- 1764-2014: 250 years of excellence.

Call Number

JQG 14-134

ISBN

• 9780847840861 (hc)
• 0847840867 (hc)

LCCN

2013944283

OCLC

862023294

Author

Moss, Murray, author.

Title

Baccarat : two hundred and fifty years / Murray Moss, Laurence Benaïm.

Publisher

New York : Rizzoli, 2013.

Type of Content

still image

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Added Author

Benaïm, Laurence, author.

Research Call Number

JQG 14-134