Peter Carl Faberge Goldsmith And Jeweller To The Russian Imperial Court
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Carl Fabergé, Goldsmith to the Imperial Court of Russia
Author | : Abraham Kenneth Snowman |
Publisher | : Gramercy |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : |
Think Faberge, and what comes to mind are images of fabulous, glittering jewelry, the mystery and allure of Europe's great royal courts and, of course, the magnificent Imperial Easter Eggs made for the Russian Tsars. Carl Faberge was, first and foremost, a goldsmith, and the exquisite objects that came out of the Faberge workshop at its peak represent the ultimate refinement of the goldsmith's art. Each piece was designed with the express purpose of bringing joy to its recipient. Accomplishments of the Faberge workshop were not limited to precious metals and lapidary work. Their enameling techniques consistently attained a subtlety adn brilliance of technique that had rarely been matched elsewhere - the work glows with richly colored enamels used with unrivaled virtuosity.
Peter Carl Fabergé, Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court
Author | : Henry Charles Bainbridge |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 1966 |
Genre | : Art objects, Russian |
ISBN | : |
The background and rise to fame of Peter Carl Faberge, creator of exquisite jewled objects for royal and weallthy patrons through Europe. Objects described range from the ornate Easter eggs presented twice a year to the Czar's family, sprays of fruits and flowers created with pearls and diamonds, and figures of birds and animals made of jasper. Illustreated with 112 black and white plates and 17 color illustrations.
Peter Carl Fabergé, Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court : His Life and Work
Author | : Bainbridge, Henry Charles, 1873 or 4- |
Publisher | : London : Spring Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1966 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Peter Carl Faberge
Author | : Henry Charles Bainbridge |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 1949 |
Genre | : Goldsmiths |
ISBN | : |
An illustrated record and review of his life and work, A. D. 1846-1920. For other editions, see Author Catalog.
Fabergé, Lost and Found
Author | : Abraham Kenneth Snowman |
Publisher | : ABRAMS |
Total Pages | : 186 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : |
For more than 25 years Carl Faberge and his firm served as jeweler and goldsmith to the tsars of Russia and other influential people. Here, straight from the St. Petersburg archives, jewelry expert Snowman reproduces hundreds of drawings and photographs (most in full color) from two newly discovered Faberge design books.
Fabergé Eggs
Author | : Will Lowes |
Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780810839465 |
This work presents detailed technical descriptions of 66 Faberge eggs, as well as the stories of people involved in their making or presentation.
Fabergé
Author | : Géza von Habsburg-Lothringen |
Publisher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 476 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Art objects, Russian |
ISBN | : 9780500092392 |
The works of Carl Faberge are among the world's outstanding artistic treasures. Imperial Jeweller to the Russian court, Faberge enjoyed acclaim across Europe: a status epitomized by his creation of a miniature replica of the Russian crown jewels for the 1900 Paris Exposition: from 4,000 diamonds.
Faberge's Eggs
Author | : Toby Faber |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2008-10-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 158836707X |
In Stradivari’s Genius, Toby Faber charted the fascinating course of some of the world’s most prized musical instruments. Now, in this enthralling new book, he tells the story of objects that are, to many, the pinnacle of the jeweler’s art: the Fabergé imperial eggs. The Easter presents that Russia’s last two czars gave to their czarinas have become synonymous with privilege, beauty, and an almost provocative uselessness. They are perhaps the most redolent symbols of the old empire’s phenomenal craftsmanship, of the decadence of its court, and of the upheavals that brought about its inevitable downfall. Fabergé’s Eggs is the first book to recount the remarkable story of these masterpieces, taking us from the circumstances that inspired each egg’s design, through their disappearance in the trauma of revolution, to their eventual reemergence in the global marketplace. In 1885, Carl Fabergé created a seemingly plain white egg for Czar Alexander III to give to his beloved wife, Marie Fedorovna. It was the surprises hidden inside that made it special: a diamond miniature of the Imperial crown and a ruby pendant. This gift began a tradition that would last for more than three decades: lavishly extravagant eggs commemorating public events that, in retrospect, seem little more than staging posts on the march to revolution. Above all, the eggs illustrate the attitudes that would ultimately lead to the downfall of the Romanovs: their apparent indifference to the poverty that choked their country, their preference for style over substance, and, during the reign of Nicholas II, their all-consuming concern with the health of the czarevitch Alexis, the sickly heir to the throne–a preoccupation that would propel them toward Rasputin and the doom of the dynasty. More than a superb new account of a classic tragedy, Fabergé’s Eggs illuminates some fascinating aspects of twentieth-century history. The eggs’ amazing journey from revolutionary Russia features a cast of characters including embattled Bolsheviks, acquisitive British royals, eccentric artifact salesmen, and such famous business and society figures as Arm and Hammer, Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Malcolm Forbes. Finally, Toby Faber tantalizingly suggests that some of the eggs long thought lost may eventually emerge. Darting from the palaces of a besieged Russia to the showcases of New York’s modern mega-wealthy, Fabergé’s Eggs weaves a story unparalleled in its drama and extravagance. Praise for Stradivari’s Genius “Fascinating . . . lively . . . more enthralling, earthy and illuminating than any fiction could be.” –The New York Times Book Review “A celebration of six instruments and the master craftsman who made them . . . [Faber] brings to the subject an infectious fascination with Stradivari’s life and trade. . . . He writes with clarity and fluency.” –Chicago Tribune “An extraordinary accomplishment and a compelling read. Like strange totems that cast an irresistible spell, these instruments bring out the best and the worst of those who would own them, and Faber deftly tells the stories in all their rich and surprising detail.” –Thad Carhart, author of The Piano Shop on the Left Bank “A worthy contribution to the ongoing legend of Stradivari.” –Minneapolis Star Tribune “Fascinating, accessible, and enjoyable.” –Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring