Faber, Toby
Faberge's Eggs: One Man's Masterpieces and the End of an Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780330440240
- author:
- Faber, Toby
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Gold & silversmithing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Imperial Easter Eggs: A Story of Meticulous Craftsmanship and Unimaginable Wealth The Fabergé Imperial Easter eggs are a testament to the artistry and opulence of the Russian Empire. This book tells the complete history of these masterpieces, from their conception to their current whereabouts. The story is one of intricate craftsmanship, unimaginable wealth, and the complex web of relationships between the egg makers, the tsars, and the collectors who fell in love with them. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the eggs are more than just beautiful objects - they are also a reflection of the history of twentieth-century Russia. The eggs were made for the tsars, sold by Stalin, and bought by Americans, before finally being returned to post-communist Russia. The mystery surrounding the eggs is palpable, with eight of the fifty 'Tsar Imperial' eggs currently unaccounted for, leaving room for speculation and forgery. This book provides a satisfying and detailed account of the eggs, encompassing the love and opulence in which they were conceived, the war and revolution that scattered them, and the collectors who preserved them.
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