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The third edition of Homo Faber is taking place at the Giorgio Cini Foundation in Venice until 30 September under an overarching “The Journey of Life” theme. For this event honouring craftsmanship, Vacheron Constantin and the Louvre celebrate the art of restoration.
Dedicated to creating watches made to last through the centuries, the Maison is committed to maintaining all the watches it has produced since its origins in 1755. Whatever the type of intervention, from a simple one-off overhaul to major repairs involving restoring components to their original condition, the Manufacture’s watchmakers have a direct impact on watches’ longevity.
This science passed on from generation to generation for almost three centuries in the Vacheron Constantin workshops is highlighted at this not-to-be-missed event for contemporary arts and crafts. During this edition, the Geneva-based brand is once again be taking part alongside the Louvre. Both share an unwavering commitment to the celebration of beauty as well as to the conservation, preservation and transmission of heritage, a field of expertise brilliantly expressed in the art of restoration.
The restorers from the cabinetmaking workshop at the Louvre Museum are presenting the work they carried out on a mahogany-veneered oak display case with gilded bronze appliqué decoration dating from 1822 and crafted by the famous cabinetmaker Jacob-Desmalter. This creation, along with three other identical display cases, was used to exhibit gems from the royal collections and objects belonging to Marie-Antoinette in the Jewellery Room at the Louvre.
Alongside them, Vacheron Constantin’s watchmakers present the work involved in restoring antique timepieces. The booth and its display cases feature several timepieces from Vacheron Constantin’s private collection, including a 1985 Lady Kalla jewellery watch, a 1908 pocket watch and three historic American 1921 watches, including the one-off model reproduced in 2021 using period tools and watchmaking techniques.
September 12, 2024