Art historian Charlotte Gere has died at the age of 88. A specialist in 19th-century art and design, she was the author of seminal works like 'Victorian Jewellery Design' and played a key role in rediscovering the lost jewels of architect William Burges, turning her research into compelling detective stories.
Her work fundamentally reshaped the appreciation of Victorian decorative arts, moving it from a niche interest to a respected academic field. As a prolific writer and researcher, her books became standard texts, and her recent contributions, including a 2025 article for the Clark Art Institute, demonstrated her enduring influence on understanding the social and professional worlds of Victorian artists.