Author: Abraham Kenneth Snowman
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
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.
Carl Fabergé, Goldsmith to the Imperial Court of Russia
Author: Abraham Kenneth Snowman
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
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.
Catalogue
Author: Hispanic Society of America. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Brazilian literature
Languages : en
Pages : 985
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Brazilian literature
Languages : en
Pages : 985
Book Description
Catalogue
Author: Warburg Institute. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Catalogues of Sale
Author: Sotheby & Co. (London, England)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Russian Works of Art
Author: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art auctions
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art auctions
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Russian Pictures, Works of Art, and Icons
Author: Sotheby's (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art, Russian
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art, Russian
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Catalogues of Sales
Author: Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Catalogue of Auction
Author: Christie, Manson & Woods
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art auctions
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art auctions
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Catalogue
Author: Sotheby, firm, auctioneers, Zurich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Fabergé Eggs
Author: Will Lowes
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810839465
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This work presents detailed technical descriptions of 66 Faberge eggs, as well as the stories of people involved in their making or presentation.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810839465
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This work presents detailed technical descriptions of 66 Faberge eggs, as well as the stories of people involved in their making or presentation.