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Faberge S Eggs
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Author : Toby Faber
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2008-09-04
Faberge S Eggs written by Toby Faber and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-04 with Art categories.
This is the story of Fabergé's Imperial Easter eggs – of their maker, of the tsars who commissioned them, of the middlemen who sold them and of the collectors who fell in love with them. It's a story of meticulous craftsmanship and unimaginable wealth, of lucky escapes and mysterious disappearances, and ultimately of greed, tragedy and devotion. Moreover, it is a story that mirrors the history of twentieth-century Russia – a satisfying arc that sees eggs made for the tsars, sold by Stalin, bought by Americans and now, finally, returned to post-communist Russia. There is also an intriguing element of mystery surrounding the masterpieces. Of the fifty 'Tsar Imperial' eggs known to have been made, eight are currently unaccounted for, providing endless scope for speculation and forgeries. This is the first book to tell the complete history of the eggs, encompassing the love and opulence in which they were conceived, the war and revolution that scattered them, and the collectors who preserved them.
Faberge S Eggs
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Author : Toby Faber
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2008-10-07
Faberge S Eggs written by Toby Faber and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-07 with History categories.
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
Faberg Eggs
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Author : Will Lowes
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2001
Faberg Eggs written by Will Lowes and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
This work presents detailed technical descriptions of 66 Faberge eggs, as well as the stories of people involved in their making or presentation.
Faberg S Eggs The Extraordinary Story Of The Masterpieces That Outlived An Empire
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Faberg S Eggs The Extraordinary Story Of The Masterpieces That Outlived An Empire written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
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. Faberge'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.
Faberg Eggs
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Author : Susanna Pfeffer
language : en
Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
Release Date : 1990
Faberg Eggs written by Susanna Pfeffer and has been published by Universe Publishing(NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Art objects categories.
The preeminent master goldsmith of turn-of-the-century Russia was Peter Carl Faberge. He is best remembered for extraordinary Easter eggs, breathtakingly crafted of gold, silver, enamel and precious stones. 48 full-color illustrations.
Faberg Imperial Eggs And Other Fantasies
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Author : Hermione Waterfield
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Faberg Imperial Eggs And Other Fantasies written by Hermione Waterfield and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
A magnificently illustrated volume devoted to the Jeweled extravagances created by the last Czars of Russia, by Hermione Waterfield and Christopher Forbes ; illustrated with works from the Forbes magazine Collection, New York, [color photography, H. Peter Curran, black and white photography, Robert Forbes, original ill., B. Robert Shapiro].
Faberge Eggs
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Author : Christopher Forbes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990-01-01
Faberge Eggs written by Christopher Forbes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-01-01 with categories.
Faberge Eggs Imperial Russian Fantasies Poster Book
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Author : Christopher Forbes
language : en
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Release Date : 1995-01-01
Faberge Eggs Imperial Russian Fantasies Poster Book written by Christopher Forbes and has been published by Harry N. Abrams this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-01-01 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Color photographs illustrate dazzling, jeweled Easter eggs made for the Czar of Russia by Carl Faberge's craftsmen
Faberg Eggs
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Author : Fabergé (Firm)
language : en
Publisher: ABRAMS
Release Date : 1980
Faberg Eggs written by Fabergé (Firm) and has been published by ABRAMS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Easter eggs categories.
Faberge Eggs are presented in a way that will bring enjoyment to countless lovers of art and beauty everywhere with their splendor and virtuosity. The volume includes A Catalogue Raisonne of Imperial Eggs with line drawings of all known Faberge eggs presented by Czars Alexander III and Nicholas II to Czarinas Maria Feodorovna and Alexandra Feodorovna.
The Faberg Imperial Easter Eggs
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Author : Tatʹi︠a︡na F. Faberzhe
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
The Faberg Imperial Easter Eggs written by Tatʹi︠a︡na F. Faberzhe and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Art objects categories.
Each known Easter egg is documented with invoice records, correspondence, provenance and correspondence.