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Fabergé's eggs : the extraordinary story of the masterpieces that outlived an empire / Toby Faber.
| Author/creator | Faber, Toby, 1965- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st U.S. ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Random House, ©2008. |
| Description | xvi, 302 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | The Easter presents that Russia's last two czars gave to their czarinas have become synonymous with privilege, beauty, and an almost provocative uselessness. They are perhaps the most redolent symbols of the old empire's phenomenal craftsmanship, of the decadence of its court, and of the upheavals that brought about its inevitable downfall. Faberge's Eggs is the first book to recount the remarkable story of these masterpieces, taking us from the circumstances that inspired each egg's design, through their disappearance in the trauma of revolution, to their eventual reemergence in the global marketplace. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-286) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007049635 |
| ISBN | 9781400065509 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 140006550X (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | NK 7398.F32 F28 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |