Indulge in a stunning compilation of original jewelry sketches created by renowned Tiffany Studios designer Meta Overbeck. This facsimile edition of her precious notebook of Tiffany & Co jewelry designs, paired with an intriguing introductory essay, offers valuable insights into the book's significance. Dive into this archival gem and discover the intricate gemstone compositions that inspired Louis Comfort Tiffany's iconic company in the early 1900s. As the longtime head of the enamel and jewelry department at Tiffany & Co, Overbeck meticulously compiled her thirty-six-page design book, utilizing gouache, watercolor, ink, and pencil to bring her visions to life. Her niece generously donated the sketchbook to the Morse Museum in 1978, where it remains a permanent exhibit. With this facsimile reproduction, Meta Overbeck's extraordinary talent and essential contributions to the Tiffany legacy can be appreciated by a wider audience.
Authored by Meta Overbeck
Hardcover
64 pages
Measurements: 9 x 0.31 x 12 inches
Published by Applewood Books (July 23, 2024)