Artistic Luxury: Fabergé, Tiffany, Lalique
October 19, 2008–January 18, 2009
Just over 100 years ago, three of history’s greatest designers, Peter Carl Fabergé in Russia, Louis Comfort Tiffany in the United States, and René Lalique in France, were engaged in a spirited rivalry that drove each to attain unsurpassed heights in the creation of jewelry and luxury goods. In this opulent exhibition of more than 300 objects, see their greatest masterworks reunited for the first time since the legendary 1900 world’s fair in Paris.
Artistic Luxury offers a glimpse—through the stunning creations of these three great artists—into the world of the rich and famous during the years leading up to the First World War. Each designer was known for his own characteristic style and achievement, and the exhibition devotes a separate gallery to each jeweler, recreating the ambiance of the Paris world’s fair.
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Artistic Luxury is organized by the Cleveland Museum of Art. This exhibition is presented through the generous support of National City. The Cleveland Museum of Art gratefully acknowledges the Citizens of Cuyahoga County for their support through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this exhibition with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Generous support for the exhibition catalogue has been provided by a grant from The Tiffany & Co. Foundation.
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