Codognato Masterpiece

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About the Work

In the captivating city of Venice, Casa Codognato, founded by Simeone Codognato in 1866, nestled near Piazza San Marco, gained renown for its memento mori designs. Later, under the stewardship of Attilio Codognato, the brand introduced ancient intaglios and cameos during a period marked by significant Etruscan archaeological discoveries. Codognato emerged as one of Europe's most distinctive jewelers, attracting luminaries such as Gabrielle Chanel, Jean Cocteau, and Diana Vreeland.

The brand's jewels became iconic during Venice's glamorous society ball era, adorning legendary figures like Elizabeth Taylor, Maria Callas, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Lee Radziwill. Today, Attilio Codognato, the great-grandson of the founder, continues the brand's creative evolution, drawing inspiration from Byzantine, Roman, and Renaissance influences.

Codognato remains a sanctuary of refinement, cherished by collectors worldwide, including luminaries from the realms of art, entertainment, and fashion. This lavish volume unveils their extraordinary baroque jewels set against the timeless backdrop of Venice, a muse that has inspired artists and poets throughout the ages.

About the author

William Middleton is an accomplished journalist and editor, currently based in Paris. He has held the position of fashion features director at Harper's Bazaar and served as the Paris bureau chief for Fairchild Publications, overseeing publications such as W magazine and Women's Wear Daily. His insightful writings have graced the pages of The New York Times, Vogue, House & Garden, Esquire, Travel & Leisure, Departures, and the International Herald Tribune. Among his notable works are "Double Vision," a biography exploring the lives of art patrons and collectors Dominique and John de Menil, and "Paradise Now: The Extraordinary Life of Karl Lagerfeld."

Laurence Benaïm, a prominent journalist and writer, has authored acclaimed biographies on influential figures like Yves Saint Laurent, Marie-Laure de Noailles, and Jean-Michel Frank (published by Grasset in 2001, 2017, and 2018, respectively). Her literary contributions also extend to works such as "La Sidération" (Stock, 2021) and "Paris, capitale de Guerlain" (Flammarion, 2021). Additionally, she has penned several captivating books on the history of fashion and style for Assouline, including "Yves Saint Laurent: The Impossible Collection" (2020), "Orientalism Style" (2022), "Carita" (2022), and "Guerlain: An Imperial Icon" (2023).

"I only like excess. Without excess, beauty cannot exist."

Attilio Codognato

Number of pages: 304
Number of Illustrations: over 250
Language: English
Released in: December 2023
Size: W 30.5 x L 38.7 x D 6.2 cm
Weight: 5.9 kg
Further features: Silk hardcover in silk slipcase
ISBN: 9781649801913

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