While we were in Paris for the opening of the landmark ‘Dynastic Jewels’ Exhibition at the Hôtel de la Marine in December, we were graciously invited to view the celebrated ‘Art Deco’ Exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, which has magnificent Art Deco Jewels on loan from from Cartier, Boucheron, Chaumet and Van Cleef & Arpels!
In 1925, the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris marked the peak of Art Deco. Decorators, manufacturers, magazines, department stores, artists, and even foreign nations competed fiercely to occupy Parisian buildings or erect temporary structures to display their latest creations. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs celebrates the centenary of this great style and its success with an exhibition of contemporary scenography.
The Exhibition begins with a display of some of the most spectacular pieces of Art Deco Jewellery created by the famed House of Cartier, and includes several pieces which were either created for or displayed in the 1925 International Exhibition, before more jewellery is displayed in further exhibition rooms by further designer.
Rock Crystal, Diamond, Onyx and Platinum Brooch, 1924
Pearl and Diamond Hair Ornament, Paris 1923
Provenance: The Duchess de Talleyrand
Coral, Onyx, and Diamond Bandeau, 1923
Tutti Fruiti Brooch, London, 1928 and Diamond and a Sapphire Bracelet, New York, 1927
Provenance: Mrs. William Randolph Hearst
Diamond Necklace, London 1934
Provenance: Sassoon Family
Emerald and Diamond Aigrette, Paris, 1910
While the entire exhibition is a spectacular display of Art Deco Fashion, Furniture and Design, our favourite section was on the revival of the famed Oriental Express along Art Deco design lines.
Thank You go Heritage Curator Mathieu Rousset-Perrier for arranging our visit!
‘1925-2025. One Hundred Years Of Art Deco’ runs from from 22 October 2025 to 26 April 2026!
