
Jennifer Tonkin
Co-Head of Department UK


£4,000 - £6,000

Co-Head of Department UK

Co-Head of Department UK

Senior Specialist

Senior Specialist
Sale Coordinator
The address embossed on the reverse of this easel refers to Cartier's premises at 9 Boulevard des Italiens, from where the business operated between 1859-1899. In 1859, Louis François Cartier (1819-1904) purchased both the lease and stock of Gillion at 9 Boulevard des Italiens. By this time, Louis had already received his first commission from Empress Eugénie. The business was primarily a retailer of both jewellery and objets d'art during this period, until the end of the 19th century when Louis' son, Alfred (1841-1925), moved Cartier to 13 Rue de la Paix.