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Faberg Treasures of Imperial Russia. Faberg Museum, St. Petersburg is a lavish volume on the most complete Faberg collection in the world, with many pieces rarely seen before, from the famous imperial Easter eggs to precious jewelry, enamels, and Russian silver, showcased in the sumptuous Shuvalov Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. Jeweler and goldsmith Carl Faberg and his firm are renowned for creating the most superbly refined objects of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for the nobility and aristocracy of imperial Russia. Exquisite examples of the jeweler's art, Faberg 's magnificent Easter eggs, commissioned for the Romanov Imperial family, and other impeccably crafted objects continue to be prized the world over for their incredible craftsmanship and unparalleled beauty. Now, the Faberg Museum in St. Petersburg has gathered the most spectacular and comprehensive treasury of Faberg objects. This book showcases a wealth of precious objects--from the imperial eggs, delicate jeweled enamel clocks, and picture frames to animals carved out of hardstone and gem-encrusted jewelry and presentation boxes. With all-new photography of the collection--more than 500 priceless objects in all--alongside stunning images of the majestic Shuvalov Palace, this luxurious volume is a celebration of the exquisite beauty and craftsmanship of prerevolutionary Russia and its heritage.Product Identifiers
PublisherRizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100847860639
ISBN-139780847860630
eBay Product ID (ePID)234380553
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicCollections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections, Jewelry, Russian & Former Soviet Union, Design, Art, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorGéza Von Géza Von Habsburg Et Al.
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height1.6in
Item Length9.8in
Item Weight102 Oz
Item Width12.5in
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2018
FormatHardcover
Book TitleFaberge: Treasures of Imperial Russia : Faberge Museum, ST. Petersburg
Intended AudienceTrade