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Book SynopsisTadema Gallery was founded in 1978 by Sonya and David Newell-Smith in London's famed Camden Passage in Islington. They were successful photo-journalists who ventured into the field of 20th century abstract art and the decorative arts of the 19th and 20th centuries. By 1982 they had discovered a passion for artist-designed jewellery and showed in the gallery an eclectic choice of jewels from significant designers of the Revivalist, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts, Jugendstil, Art Deco, and Modernist movements. With over 500 unique jewellery pieces from the 1860s to 1960s, the book reflects the 40-year history of the gallery and the superb eye of its inspirational founders.
Trade Review"A new book celebrates London dealer Tadema Gallery and the exceptional jewels that have made it a favorite of collectors." - Phyllis Schiller, Rapaport Magazine
Table of Contents6 FOREWORD Richard Edgcumbe 8 TADEMA GALLERY Beatriz Chadour-Sampson CATALOGUE 20 THE NATURAL WORLD 24 Bats 28 Birds 44 Peacocks 52 Insects and Spiders 60 Butterflies 64 Dragonflies 68 Mammals and Lizards 73 Sea Creatures 82 Flowers and Flower Baskets 108 Leaves and Trees 126 Seeds and Fruit 138 Sun, Moon and Stars CONTENTS 140 THE HUMAN FIGURE 144 The Head 156 The Body 162 Flora: Goddess of Flowers 166 FAITH, MYTHOLOGY AND SYMBOLISM 170 Faith 188 Angels 194 Classical Mythology 205 Serpents and Snakes 212 Chimeras and Dragons 216 Fairies, Satyrs and Putti 222 Mermaids and Nautical Motifs 230 Expressions of Love 244 ART MOVEMENTS AND DESIGN STYLES 254 Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Revivals 272 Egyptian Revivals 284 Japonisme 296 Art Nouveau: Sinuous Curves 304 Jugendstil: Lines and Symmetry 318 Arts and Crafts: Celtic Knots and Entrelacs 328 Arts and Crafts: Gemstones in Britain and the United States 356 International Art Deco 374 Post War Modernism APPENDIX 398 CHECKLIST 446 JEWELLER AND ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES 490 BIBLIOGRAPHY 500 ‘A PETITE AND PERFECT JEWEL BOX’ Recollections and Tributes 527 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
