Art-Inspired Gifts for the Holidays from the Getty Museum

Choose from books, jewelry, exquisite art glass, educational toys and Getty exclusives, inspired by the collections and architecture

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Oct 12, 2018

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This holiday, share the discovery of art with meaningful gifts for everyone on your list.

Special items include: books, jewelry, exquisite art glass, educational toys, as well as Getty exclusives, inspired by the collections and architecture. Shop at the Getty Center, Getty Villa or online at Getty Museum Store Every purchase benefits the programs of the Getty. Shop once: Give twice.

Getty Exclusives

Christmas Cards Share the joy of the season—our holiday cards are graced with images from treasured illuminated manuscripts in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Boxes of 16 cards with envelopes. $10–$18.50

Explore the Colorful World of Van Gogh’s Irises These expressive gift ideas feature one of the museum’s most popular paintings. Painted in the last year of his life in the garden of the asylum at Saint-Rémy, Irises captures the delicate flowers’ movements and shapes, creating a variety of curved silhouettes bounded by wavy, twisting, and curling lines. $5–$125

Getty Photo Icons This suite, featuring photo icons such as viewfinder, filmstrip, and shutter, as well as a nod to classic cameras, commemorates the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Center for Photographs at the Getty Center. $9.95–$34

Silk Scarves 100% silk scarves inspired by the collections of the Getty. $40–$125

Herakles Mosaic Floor Pattern Clocks Depicting an artist’s rendition of the famed reproduction floor found at the Getty Villa, this unique clock is handmade by an artisan in California. $95–$150

Etruscan Rosette Jewelry These stunning pieces feature an Etruscan Rosette pattern inspired by a pair of earrings found in the Antiquities collection at the Getty Villa. $50–$125

Art-Inspired Plush Toys These adorably soft stuffed animals are adapted from works in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. $15.95–$19.95

The Art of Reading “Why do artists love books?” This volume takes this tantalizingly simple question as a starting point to reveal centuries of symbiosis between the visual and literary arts. First looking at the development of printed books and the simultaneous emergence of the modern figure of the artist, The Art of Reading appraises works by the many great masters who took inspiration from the printed word. $34.95

Cleo and Cornelius A spin on Aesop’s classic fable “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse,” this book is teeming with hungry hippos, toga-clad dogs, and dancing cat mummies, bringing a new twist to a timeless tale. Featuring an engaging seek-and-find feature, the book offers children the chance to hunt for important Egyptian and Roman objects throughout the tale. $16.99

The Lives of the Artists Series This series offers illuminating, and sometimes intimate, accounts of major artists as viewed by their contemporaries. Each volume contains a contextualizing introduction from a modern scholar and beautiful full-page images. Ten artists available. $10.95–$14.95

Greek Replica Vases Located at the base of the Acropolis in the Plaka, the oldest section of Athens, is a charming workshop and gallery where a local artisan creates intricately detailed replicas of classical Greek Vases. Beautifully hand-painted and meticulously reproduced designs embellish each unique terracotta piece. Each vase is signed and numbered by the artist. 2" to 12" high. Quantities are limited. $45–$725

Vintage Botanical Designs Explore our selection of beautiful housewares featuring vivid botanical prints—these aprons, tea towels, soaps, dishes, and candles make great gifts. Sets available. $10–$36

Murano Art Glass Birds These delightful little art glass birds are hand made on the island of Murano in Italy by a master glass artisan using the historic lampworking technique. Three sizes available. $38–$65

Handblown Murano Glass Fruit Set a gorgeous table with a bowl full of these colorful and elegant hand-blown glass fruits—or place them anywhere you want to add beauty. Handcrafted by master glassblowers on the island of Murano, Italy, each vibrantly colored piece is brushed with an 18K gold patina wash. Each individual fruit measures approximately 3 inches tall. $38

Murano Glassware A festive addition to your holiday table or a thoughtful gift for someone who loves to entertain, these glasses are hand blown on the Venetian island of Murano in Italy—famous for its highly prized, collectible glass. $35–$45

Sculptures & Replicas From classical to modern, discover the perfect sculptural object for that special person on your list. A range of materials, sizes, and subjects means there is something everyone will enjoy. $10–$750

Exquisite Enamel Inspired by the masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh, this collection of jewelry is a timeless classic. Meticulously crafted of 22kt gold over genuine brass with hand-applied enamel, each collectible piece bears the seal of approval from The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and comes with a certificate of authenticity. $130–$390

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