The works of Carl Faberge are among the world's outstanding artistic treasures. Imperial Jeweller to the Russian court, Faberge enjoyed acclaim across Europe: a status epitomized by his creation of a miniature replica of the Russian crown jewels for the 1900 Paris Exposition: from 4,000 diamonds. This comprehensive and illustrated study presents Faberge's legacy in the context of his position and his patrons. The famed Imperial Easter eggs for Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II represented only a fraction of his workshops' output: he also made gems and mementoes for Nicholas II's coronation in 1896, pieces for honoured visitors, and scores of works for the Romanov tercentenary in 1913. His work for European royalty included tiny hardstone animals for Queen Alexandra of England, wine coolers for Christian IX and Queen Louise of Denmark, jewelled flowers in crystal vases and cigarette cases "Faberge: Imperial Jeweller" is published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. More than 350 objects and drawings are reproduced, nearly half from Russia and little known in the West. Twelve scholars contribute their insights.

Faberge: Imperial Jeweller

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Marina Lopato

Geza Von' 'Habsburg

Antiques & Collectibles

Harry N. Abrams

The outstanding legacy of the Russian goldsmith and jeweler Carl Faberge has captured the public's imagination for many years. During his lifetime, Faberge's extravagant jewelry and "objects d'art" brought him patronage from the world's most affluent people, and throughout this century his work has been avidly collected by public art institutions and individuals. Published to accompany a travelling exhibition organized by the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, this text is dedicated to the works that have been amassed by American collectors. Spanning almost half a century, this work combines bibliographical accounts of the most important American Faberge clients and collectors with photographs of the treasures. Following a brief background history of the House of Faberge, the first section of the book is devoted to the period before World War I. The second part covers the years between 1930 and 1950 when the first great American collections were formed, including those of Matilda Geddings Gray, India Early Minshall, Lillian Thomas Pratt and Marjorie Merriweather Post. A final section looks at those formed between 1950 and the present day, with particular emphasis on Malcolm S. Forbes, who built up what is undoubtedly the biggest and most impressive Faberge collection in the world.

Faberge In America

Arts & Photography

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Hudson Hills Press

This book invites you to learn more about Faberge's glorious past and about the present history of the renowned company. In 1989 Victor Meyer, a well-known firm of Pforzheim jewelers, was appointed sole authorized workmaster for today's production of Faberge jewelery and objets d'art. With its exclusive line of jewels and jewelled objects the German firm continues the rich tradition and legacy of the celebrated Russian master. This book discusses in depth the style and techniques of the Faberge firm. Numerous illustrations of jewelery, objects d'art and Easter eggs, both past and present, demonstrate the continuity of Faberge's mastery, as well as its relevance to the present. CONTENTS: Carl Faberge and the Firm's Beginnings * The Peak of Faberge's Fame * The Workshops * Faberge the Silversmith * Faberge the Jeweler * Faberge's Objects d'art * Imperial Easter Eggs * World War I and the Demise of Imperial Russia * Faberge: From 1918 to Present * Workmaster Victory Mayer * Present Day Techniques * Recent Works *Chronology *Selected Readings

Faberge: Then and Now

History & Criticism

Hirmer Verlag

Collectible out-of-print edition! This magnificent book is dedicated to Carl Faberge's life and creative work, and to the unique Easter eggs that immortalized his name.Peter Carl Faberge was a Russian jeweler, best known for the famous Faberge eggs, made in the style of genuine Easter eggs, but using precious metals and gemstones rather than more mundane materials.He was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, to the Baltic German jeweler Gustav Faberge and his Danish wife Charlotte Jungstedt. Gustav Faberge

Faberge: Treasures of Imperial Russia

The Link of Times Foundation

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