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JAR, PARIS + JAR, PARIS II - COMPLETE IN TWO VOLUMES
(JAR) (ROSENTHAL, JOEL A.). Rosenthal, Joel Arthur & Pierre Jeannet. Paris. 2002 & 2013.: JAR, Paris. First Editions. Stout 4to. Cloth in Jackets, Slipcased. Jewelry Monographs. Fine/Fine. np (810pp), 397 color illustrations + np, 316 color illustrations with color endpapers and covers. These are the two massive, magnificently designed and printed volumes devoted to the extraordinary contemporary jewelry of designer Joel Arthur Rosenthal - aka JAR. The first was published in conjunction with the 2002 "The Jewels of JAR, Paris" exhibition at London's Somerset House. The second was issued to coincide with the 2013 "Jewels by JAR" exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Together they comprise the most comprehensive reference of the work of the reclusive American born, Place Vendome-based designer. Arguably the reigning couture jeweler to emerge in the past the past thirty years, notable JAR clients have included Ellen Barkin, Elizabeth Taylor, Elle Macpherson, Barbara Walters, Ann Getty, Mary Pinault, and Jo Carole Lauder. The two lavish volumes present over seven hundred hundred full page color photographs by Katharina Faerber and Jozsef Tari of his fabulous creations. A bright, most handsome set of the uncommon first editions of these highly sought-after treasures in their printed decorative printed slipcases. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its weight and value - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase. 0-9543096-0-X Inventory Number: 025565