Faberge: Imperial Jeweler [Hardcover]

Geza Von Habsburg-Lothringen (Author), Marina N. Lopato (Author), Geza Von Habsburg (Author), Gosudarstvennyi Ermitazh (Russia) (Author), Faberge Arts Foundation (Corporate Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1994

This splendidly illustrated volume is the catalog of the most comprehensive exhibition of Faberge eggs, jewelry, and art objects ever assembled. Including dozens of fabulous items never before seen by the public, it illuminates the legacy of Carl Faberge (1846-1920), Imperial Jeweler to the Russian court. 460 illustrations, 360 in full color.

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From Library Journal

This fabulous volume, the most comprehensive work to date on the artistry of Carl Faberge and his legacy to European culture from the 1870s until 1917, was compiled as a catalog for a traveling exhibition, which originated at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. General chapters discuss Faberge's life, the House of Faberge, and the operation of workshops in St. Petersburg and Moscow as well as the branches in London and Paris. More specialized sections focus on the world-renowned Imperial Easter Egg Collection, Faberge's participation in the 1900 Exposition Universalle in Paris, and personal drawings by the master himself. The real star of the book, however, is the beautifully illustrated "Catalogue of Works," which arranges objects by immediate family members, relatives, historic events, workmasters, workshops, and branch locations. This work expands our knowledge of Faberge and complements other noteworthy volumes, including Faberge and the Russian Master Goldsmiths (LJ 11/15/89). Highly recommended.
Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 476 pages
• Publisher: Harry N Abrams (March 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810933209
• ISBN-13: 978-0810933200
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,015,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A WEALTH OF INFORMATION AND JEWELS!, April 13, 2004

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This review is from: Faberge: Imperial Jeweler (Hardcover)

Born in 1846 in St. Petersburg, Russia, perhaps little at his birth, save for his father's profession as a jeweler, presaged the intricately exquisite art objects that Carl Faberge would someday create.

In fact, the earliest products of his house have been described as "somewhat clumsy gold bracelets." Today his name is synonymous with the incomparably beautiful.

Famous for his jewel adorned Imperial Easter eggs, Faberge the artisan produced so much more - jewelry, picture frames, presentation boxes, cigarette cases. More than 300 stunning full-color pages bring these treasures to us.

The text is impeccably researched and written.