A Tribute to Precious Stones

Multiple artists/makers

1947

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: A Tribute to Precious Stones
Author: Written by Héron de Villefosse (French)
Illustrator: Illustrated by André Derain (French, Chatou 1880–1954 Garches)
Translator: Translated by Barbara Watkins (20th century)
Publisher: Published by Cartier (French, founded Paris, 1847) [Paris]
Printer: Printed by Paul Dupont (French, 20th century) , Paris
Printer: Frontispiece printed by Mourlot Fréres , Paris
Date: 1947
Dimensions: Overall: 11 1/2 x 9 5/8 x 3/4 in. (29.2 x 24.4 x 1.9 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: A. Hyatt Mayor Purchase Fund, Marjorie Phelps Starr Bequest, 1977
Object Number: 1977.553.2
Rights and Reproduction: © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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