Peter Carl Faberge (1846-1920) is deservedly the most famous creator of the stunning gold, silver, and jewel-studded treasures of imperial Russia. Perhaps because of the popularity of his Easter eggs, Faberge's skilled competitors have been largely overlooked. Faberge and the Russian Master Goldsmiths tells their story and features their masterpieces as well as Faberge's. Today, the creations of the Russian master goldsmiths are dispersed throughout the world. A broad sampling of masterpieces from the great Russian collections, as well as from private and public collections, are depicted here in nearly 300 full-color illustrations, a number of which are published here for the first time. The authors provide a lavish look at the splendid treasures of the great goldsmiths and enamelists of the Russian czars. 310 full-color and 20 black-and-white photos. reference copy only, scuffing on cover and book. Seller Inventory # 305256

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Title: Faberge and the Russian Master Goldsmiths

Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY) September 2008

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

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Peter Carl Faberg� (1846–1920) is deservedly the most famous creator of the stunning gold, silver, and jewel-studded treasures of imperial Russia. Perhaps because of the popularity of his Easter eggs, Faberg�’s skilled competitors have been largely overlooked. Faberg� and the Russian Master Goldsmiths tells their story and features their masterpieces as well as Faberg�’s. Today, the creations of the Russian master goldsmiths are dispersed throughout the world. A broad sampling of masterpieces from the great Russian collections, as well as from private and public collections, are depicted here in nearly 300 full-color illustrations, a number of which are published here for the first time.

About the Author:

Gerard Hill is director of Russian Art for Sotheby’s, New York. G. G. Smorodinova and B. L. Ulyanova are curators at the Historical Museum in Moscow.

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