Carl Faberge 1979 First Edition Goldsmith Imperial Court Russia Snowman HC DJ
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Carl Fabergé: Goldsmith to the Imperial Court of Russia by A. Kenneth Snowman—a richly illustrated study of Russian decorative arts, imperial treasures, and the craftsmanship of the Fabergé workshop.
This volume explores the materials and techniques behind Fabergé’s creations, offering both visual inspiration and useful reference material for jewelry collectors, antiques enthusiasts, and readers interested in Imperial Russia.
Subjects include metals, enamels and precious stones, stone carvings, flower studies, and Imperial Easter eggs. Sections on marks and standards, incorrect attributions, pastiches, and forgeries add particular interest for collectors. Includes a chronological table, selected bibliography, and index.
Published in 1979 by The Viking Press, New York, in association with Debrett’s Peerage Limited. First American edition. Hardcover in olive-green cloth with a blind-stamped cover design and original unclipped dust jacket retaining its $35 publisher’s price. Illustrated in color and black and white. 160 pages.
ISBN: 0-670-20486-2.
Condition: Good overall. Cloth boards show light rubbing and shelf wear. Foxing is visible on the page edges and inside the dust jacket. Previous owner’s decorative bookplate on the front pastedown. Dust jacket has rubbing, edge wear, small tears and chips, including a noticeable area of loss near the lower front spine fold. Photographed interior pages appear clean. Please review the photos for details.
SKU D-11
Carl Faberge 1979 First Edition Goldsmith Imperial Court Russia Snowman HC DJ
$40.00
This volume explores the materials and techniques behind Fabergé’s creations, offering both visual inspiration and useful reference material for jewelry collectors, antiques enthusiasts, and readers interested in Imperial Russia.
Subjects include metals, enamels and precious stones, stone carvings, flower studies, and Imperial Easter eggs. Sections on marks and standards, incorrect attributions, pastiches, and forgeries add particular interest for collectors. Includes a chronological table, selected bibliography, and index.
Published in 1979 by The Viking Press, New York, in association with Debrett’s Peerage Limited. First American edition. Hardcover in olive-green cloth with a blind-stamped cover design and original unclipped dust jacket retaining its $35 publisher’s price. Illustrated in color and black and white. 160 pages.
ISBN: 0-670-20486-2.
Condition: Good overall. Cloth boards show light rubbing and shelf wear. Foxing is visible on the page edges and inside the dust jacket. Previous owner’s decorative bookplate on the front pastedown. Dust jacket has rubbing, edge wear, small tears and chips, including a noticeable area of loss near the lower front spine fold. Photographed interior pages appear clean. Please review the photos for details.
SKU D-11