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Line Vautrin: Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician

Name: Line Vautrin: Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician
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Book Synopsis: Line Vautrin is one of those archetypally French personalities - others are Cocteau, Piaf and Christian Berard - whose talents are compounded of dreams, poetry, images from the past and a mischievous sense of fun. Since she was five years old, she has, like an alchemist turning base metals into gold, transformed humble materials into miracles of beauty and imagination. Even the war-time scarcity of metals did not stop her; they made invention all the more important.

Her career took off from a shop in the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore and a Louis XV hotel in the Marais, housing her workshops, showroom and apartment, which became a veritable Aladdin's cave. Like Schiaparelli, Vautrin pioneered designer buttons; but hers were part of a range of jewelry that is utterly unlike anyone else's: made in a variety of substances from gilt bronze to resin, and in forms inspired by ancient Greek coins, medieval folk art, animals, word-games, or, in her extraordinary abstract ensembles, the material itself. From jewelry, her love of handiwork and inventing shapes led her on to sculpture, and finally to an altogether new art-form which she calls "pellimorphoses."

But Line Vautrin is much more than the sum of her inventions: she is a part of history, and her work is sought by museums. This tribute is the first to fix the shifting colors of her life in permanent form. Vautrin herself has contributed a witty autobiographical sketch, and supervised the layout of her pieces in the color plates, while Patrick Mauries supplies a knowledgeable assessment of her work. An incarnation of the ideal Parisienne, Line Vautrin has been fashioning whimsical, charming objects for decades. Now a new audience has the chance to enter her enchanted world.

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Experience the enchanting world of Line Vautrin, the renowned sculptor, jeweller, and magician, with her captivating book "Line Vautrin: Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician". Immerse yourself in the dreamlike realm of this archetypally French talent, whose creations are a fusion of poetry, imagination, and a mischievous sense of fun. From a young age, Line Vautrin has transformed humble materials into marvels of beauty and ingenuity, even in the face of wartime scarcity. Now, you can uncover her fascinating career and explore how she revolutionized the world of designer buttons and jewelry.

Delve into Vautrin's extraordinary world, where she defies convention and embraces a variety of substances, from gilt bronze to resin, to craft her one-of-a-kind pieces. Inspired by ancient Greek coins, medieval folk art, animals, and abstract forms, her designs are truly unparalleled. Witness her evolution from jewelry to sculpture, and ultimately to her innovative art-form known as "pellimorphoses".

But Line Vautrin's influence extends far beyond her successful career. Her work has become a part of history and is highly sought-after by museums worldwide. With this tribute book, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in her colorful life and marvel at the meticulously curated color plates, which she personally supervised. In addition, Vautrin shares her own witty autobiographical sketch, providing a personal glimpse into her creative journey. Accompanied by Patrick Mauries' expert assessment of her work, this book is an essential addition to any art lover's collection.

Don't miss the chance to step into the world of Line Vautrin, a true embodiment of the ideal Parisienne. Let her whimsical and charming objects transport you into a realm of magic and beauty. Order "Line Vautrin: Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician" today and embark on a captivating journey through artistry and imagination. Click here to secure your copy now.

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