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The blow-by-blow account of the works that matter most in modern art concentrating on individual works with 300 featured pieces by as many artists. Each work is accompanied by a text that places it within the larger narrative introducing the artist and outlining the agenda.

"The House of Lanvin evolved from the creative force & remarkable energy of Jeanne Lanvin & is the oldest surviving couture house, in near-continuous existence from 1909 through the present day. At the heart of this book are key collections from 1909 through 1946, the year of Lanvin's death. Original fashion illustrations, beading and embroidery swatches play a crucial role in demonstrating her intricate, creative & innovative techniques.Hardcover370 pages9"" X 12"" ...

Created to inspire and soothe the soul with the sensual scents of night blooming jasmine, frangipani, orange blossom and ylang ylang. Derived from all-natural beeswax and skillfully blended with unique botanical waxes and the rarest and most seductive fine fragrance oils from around the world. Presented in nickel-finished glass. Burn time, 150 hours. 19.5 oz.

"Featuring 290 color images, many of them full-page, this lavish volume chronicles Cartier's constant quest for excellence in the manufacture of complicated watches. From a Tortue single push-piece chronograph, created in 1929 to a contemporary Santos 100 skeleton watch, Cartier interprets complications in its own inimitable way, always with a sense of design.Hardcover268 pages9½"" X 9½""Imported"