Chaumet
Welcome to Chaumet - from Mark's early work - a belvedere (literally "beautiful view") named for Joseph Chaumet, "The Kings' Jeweler", creator of exquisite jewelry for the courts of Europe.
Beneath the glass dome...a stained glass copy of Claude Monet's "Water Lilies."
This first set of photos shows Chaumet as finished by the artist and delivered to the owner. In the second set of photos, see Chaumet at home as dressed by the owner.
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Chaumet at Twilight |
"Water Lilies" |
View to the Dome |
Reflections |
Echoes & Illusions |
Craftsmanship |
Invitation at Midnight |
A Garden Silhouette |
Until Tomorrow |
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In the European countryside, set in formal parks next to magnificent palaces, splendid summer houses and garden pavilions provided beautiful settings for lavish entertaining on a grand scale...or sometimes a place to simply take in the view in solitude. The echoes of intimate soirees and quiet reveries still linger between the mirrored floor and the breathtaking dome of Chaumet. Construction is solid pine with a painted faux stone finish. The base is 15" in diameter, and the glass dome with finial reaches 22". |
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Chaumet at Home
The collector required a totally unique belvedere for 'La Comtesse', the elegant figure by James Carrington. This gracious patroness offers very special evenings of romantic diversion. Chaumet, with its "Water Lilies." in the dome ceiling, privately isolated in a corner of the garden, provides her guests with the mystique they desire.
Below are four photos showing Chaumet in its permanent home — furnished and dressed by the owner.
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Chaumet La Comtesse Awaits |
The Guests Are Arriving |
La Comtesse beneath her "Water Lilies." |
Chaumet Soirée Tonight |
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