Animal instincts: The opulent legacy of the Cartier panther
Allyssia Alleyne
” The big cat in context One of the earliest panther pieces an onyx vanity case embellished with a panther between two cypress trees was created for Jeanne Toussaint, a designer friend of Coco Chanel who had captivated founder Louis Cartier with her wit, charm and determination.
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