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The Thyssen-Bosnemisza museum wanted to be witness to it all and displays more than 420 pieces from the Cartier Collection, from its origins to today. This exhibition, “The Art of Cartier”, is one of the most important to date. The first time it was revealed was in the Petit Palais in Paris in 1989 and since then it was hosted by museums like the Metropolitan Museum, the Pompidou, the British, the Kremlin and the Hermitage; and now it arrives for the first time in Spain.
From the Garland style to Art Deco of the 30s, from the Chinese-inspired style to the Tutti Frutti style, more than 165 years of creativity that only enhances this retrospective across multiple manifestations of the Cartier style, which earned him his reputation as “King of jewelers, jeweler of Kings “, as expressed by King Edward VII of England.
The flamingo brooch of the Duchess of Windsor, created in collaboration with Jeanne Toussaint, who was the Director of the Maison Haute Joaillerie at that time, will be exhibited as well. A creation of colors illuminated by a multicolored plumage of sapphires, rubies and emeralds; calibrated interpretation of bold color pink flamingo in the tradition of naturalistic and poetic vision. In addition, for this occasion, the Palace of Monaco has agreed to lend several of their Cartier properties.
Alongside the famous pieces that belonged to famous customers, you can discover the garland style tiara, a gift from King Alfonso XIII to Queen
Victoria Eugenia in 1920, an exceptional loan from the Royal Family which Queen Sofia wears at official events today.
A number of recently acquired pieces by the Cartier Collection are unveiled for the first time in this exhibition, among them are the ruby and diamond necklace by Elizabeth Taylor, a gift from her third husband, Producer Mike Todd. The organization of the Cartier Collection at the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum is based on a visual journey that is seamlessly integrated into the image of the museum, next to one of the most famous collections of paintings in the world