Faberge and His Works: An Annotated Bibliography of the First Century of His Art
Peter Carl Fabergé (1846-1920), jeweler to the Czars of Russia and the courts of Europe, created objets de fantasie which continue to be admired by laymen and serious collectors. Scholars attribute the historical success and present-day fascination with Fabergé's work to his use of the traditional objets d'art combined with "modern" functionality. Design and craftsmanship were carried out in exquisite taste and to a high degree of perfection, reflecting the splendors of Imperial Russia. His...
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The chronological arrangement of 1,772 comprehensive citations are translated and annotated in English. Exhibition and auction dates, as well as auction prices are included.BooknewsCompiles and annotates the voluminous literature published about the celebrated firm of Faberge and its prolific output. The chronological arrangement of 1,772 comprehensive citations lists journals, newspapers, advertisements, other printed materials, and audiovisual items, covering the period from 1899 to 1992. Titles of foreign language citations are translated and annotated in English. Exhibition and auction dates, as well as prices realized at auctions, are included. Includes a 32-page glossy photo insert (b&w). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
\ Art Book Survey...valuable.\ \ \ \ \ Beta Phi Mu Newsletter...an invaluable reference tool for Fabergé enthusiasts and collectors, art historians, librarians, and others.\ \ \ Gem and Jewelry NewsOne is filled with awe at the dedication (some might say obsession) that must have been needed to compile this work.\ \ \ \ \ Reference Reviews...a work of scholarly significance...comprehensive, not to say exhaustive, and is well presented and easy to use. To anyone researching in this field this bibliography would be a most valuable tool.\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsCompiles and annotates the voluminous literature published about the celebrated firm of Faberge and its prolific output. The chronological arrangement of 1,772 comprehensive citations lists journals, newspapers, advertisements, other printed materials, and audiovisual items, covering the period from 1899 to 1992. Titles of foreign language citations are translated and annotated in English. Exhibition and auction dates, as well as prices realized at auctions, are included. Includes a 32-page glossy photo insert (b&w). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
