Magnificent Jewels of Jean Schlumberger - Doha, Qatar - Until 15-1-2020

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National Museum of Qatar
NMoQ - Temporary Exhibitions Gallery
Doha, Qatar

Magnificent Jewels of Jean Schlumberger: From the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Collection

Until 15th January 2020


The National Museum of Qatar is proud to present a dazzling collection of over 120 objects realised in gemstones and precious metals by the famed artist-jeweller Jean Schlumberger (1907-1987).

Schlumberger transformed 20th century fashion with his creative designs for highly sculptural, vibrant, and imaginative jewellery and accessories inspired by natural forms. After emerging as a popular costume jeweller in Parisian high society in the late 1930s, he opened an independent shop in New York City. Within a decade, he had earned a devoted jet-set clientele and his own salon at Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Fifth Avenue headquarters. As a signature designer for the American luxury jewellery firm for over 30 years, Schlumberger became well known for his interpretations of animal and botanical subjects, particularly marine life and flowers, which are amongst the highlights of the Rachel Lambert Mellon Collection at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Rachel Lambert ‘Bunny’ Mellon was an expert in garden design, a philanthropist, and Jean Schlumberger’s most important patron.

Opening hours: Saturday-Thursday: 9am-7pm - Friday: 1.30pm-7pm

Admission: QAR 50

https://www.qm.org.qa/en/magnificent-je ... hlumberger