Louis Joseph Cartier (/ˈkɑːrtieɪ/ KAR-tee-ay, French: [lwi ʒozɛf kaʁtje]; June 6, 1875 – July 23, 1942)[1] was a French businessman, jeweler and heir to the Cartier jewelry house. From 1909, he and his brother Pierre were primarily based in New York City. In 1917, they acquired the Cartier Building, formerly owned by Morton Freeman Plant, which became the headquarters of Cartier in North America.[2][3] He was a resident of San Sebastian, Spain.[4][5] He was a member of the Cartier family.
Louis Cartier | |
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.jpg) Cartier around 1898 | |
| Born | Louis Joseph Cartier June 6, 1875 Paris, France |
| Died | July 23, 1942 (aged 67) New York City, U.S. |
| Burial place | Cimetière des Gonards |
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| Years active | 1898-1942 |
| Spouses | Andrée Caroline Marie Louise Worth
(m. 1898; div. 1909)Jacqueline Almasy (m. 1924) |
| Children | 6 |
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Early life and education
editCartier was the eldest of four children born to Alfred and his wife Amélie Alice (née Griffeuille) Cartier. His grandfather Louis-François Cartier founded the house in 1847, and his father had been in the management of the company since 1874, and was primarily interested to expand the business internationally.[6]
Louis Cartier was instrumental in expanding Cartier's design aesthetic by incorporating influences from Islamic art, which he admired during his extensive travels. His innovative use of geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and Eastern artistic elements became a defining feature of Cartier’s work in the early 20th century, reflecting a unique blend of Eastern and Western design traditions.[7] Cartier’s collaboration with Charles Jacqueau, who drew on Islamic, Indian, Egyptian, Greek, and Chinese art, further enriched the brand’s style by adding diverse cultural motifs and global artistic influences.[8]
Death
editLouis Joseph Cartier died July 23, 1942, aged 67 in Manhattan, New York, U.S.[9]
He was transported back to France and buried on Cimetière des Gonards in Versailles near Paris.
Literature
edit- Francesca Cartier Brickell; The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind de Jewelry Empire; 2019
References
edit- ^ "Louis Cartier, 67, Of Jewelry Firm – Grandson of the Founder of Cartier, Inc., Who Headed Its Paris Branch, Dies Here – Noted For His Designs – Collector of Islamic Paintings Was Expert on Iranian Art – Retired in 1932". The New York Times. 1942-07-24. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ Forster, Jack (September 19, 2016). "In-Depth: The House That Plant Built – 101 Years Of Cartier Mansion History". Hodinkee. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "The Juicy, 103-Year History of New York's Famed Cartier Mansion". Bloomberg.com. 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ New York Passenger List, 1929
- ^ Brickell, Francesca Cartier (2021-06-08). The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire. Random House Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-525-62163-8.
- ^ Zoucha, Sarah (2020-09-25). "Cartier Brand History & Top Watch Collections". Borsheims. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "The House of Cartier: From Humble Origins to Royal Splendor". DSF Antique Jewelry. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ Tretiack, Philippe (1997). Cartier. Internet Archive. New York, NY : Universe Pub. ISBN 978-0-7893-0087-4.
- ^ New York Death Records