This large book has little corner bumping or edge wear. A revised and enlarged edition with new information was published in 1962. This book is quoted by all other books written about faberge especially when they want to use personal antidotes. The house of faberge, best known for its magnificent imperial easter eggs, is also world famous for its sumptuous, individually designed cigarette cases. It includes works by peter carl faberge and his workshop, jeweled byzantine icons, silver drinking vessels, and intricate enamels. Some of the eggs themselves were larger and others smaller than the ornaments. Interior text is clean and tight in binding, no ownership or other markings. The author is henry charles bainbridge who knew and worked with the. Kenneth snowman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The faberge egg was a later addition to the product line by his son, peter carl faberge. He was the older of two sons of gustav and charlotte jungstedt faberge. Peter carl faberge was one of the most famous jewellers in history, best known for the magnificent jewelled easter eggs that he created for the russian royal family. Peter carl faberge was born on may 30, 1846 age 73 in russia.
Goldsmith and jeweller to the russian imperial court, his life and work. Take a look at the lore of faberge eggs, from opulent. Born in 1846, peter carl faberge took over the family business when his father gustav, who was a jeweller, died in 1882. Reviewed in the united states on december 18, 2012. Content wise, for those thinking of purchasing you should know that this book was written by a man who was friends with carl peter and his children beginning in the late 1800s to past the fall of tsarist russia. Peter carl faberge his life and work by h bainbridge 1974. Prior to 1885, tsar alexander iii gave his wife empress maria feodorovna jeweled easter eggs. Sep 01, 1996 this book has six ornaments, each with a different picture of a faberge egg. Peter carl faberge 18461920 is deservedly the most famous creator of the stunning gold, silver, and jewelstudded treasures of imperial russia. Peter carl faberge, goldsmith and jeweller to the russian. Peter carl faberge, also known as karl gustavovich faberge russian.
Perhaps because of the popularity of his easter eggs, faberges skilled competitors have been largely overlooked. List of books by author peter carl faberge thriftbooks. His mother was the daughter of a danish painter, and his father was a jeweler and goldsmith. Peter carl faberge and his stunning, jeweled eggs hubpages. Peter carl faberge his life and work life story of the etsy. Peter carl faberge, goldsmith and jeweller to the russian imperial court his life and work by henry charles bainbridge.
Possibly as many as 69 were created, of which 57 survive today. Goldsmith and jeweller to the russian imperial court hardcover january 1, 1966 by henry charles bainbridge author 4. The book includes an essay by danielle steel, former wife of john traina. Her father was the third son of peter carl faberge and her mother a princess from georgia. Our purpose is to promote the work and personality of carl faberge, in his time jeweler of the imperial court in. The 624 page book, which took ten years to complete, surveys the history of the house of faberge, accompanied by plentiful anecdotes and previously unseen images. Goldsmith to the imperial court of russia by peter carl faberge, a. Peter carl faberge, also known as karl gustavovich faberge was a russian jeweller best known for the famous faberge eggs made in the style of genuine.
Peter carl faberge by henry charles bainbridge eronjohnsonantiques. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The year 1846 was not uneventful the sewing machine was patented. Batsford of london, this edition issued by spring books of london in 1966. Peter carl faberge, goldsmith and jeweller to the russian imperial court. Peter carl faberge wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. This hub tells a tiny bit of his journey to become world famous.
Goldsmith and jeweller to the russian imperial court by henry charles bainbridge and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Faberge and the russian master goldsmiths peter carl. Faberge, peter carl 18461920, decorative arts metalwork. The renowned easter eggs made by peter carl faberge for the czars of russia lead off this cavalcade of treasures, captured in 277 color plates and two informative essays. Peter carl faberge his life and work bainbridge hardcover. Faberge and the russian master goldsmiths the faberge case. His life and work by bainbridge, henry charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tatiana faberge, greatgranddaughter of peter carl faberge, is a founding member of the faberge heritage council which advises the modern day faberge in honouring its legacy and.
This is an excellent book on peter carl faberge and the very beautiful and original creations he and his shops made read more. Three of faberges most exquisite eggs will be displayed. Peter carl faberge, goldsmith and jeweller to the russian imperial. The term faberge egg is synonymous with luxury and peter carl faberge s eggs are regarded as masterpieces of the jewelers art. Once goldsmiths and jewellers to the courts of czars alexander iii and nicholas ii, and. The only daughter of theodore carl faberge, and tatiana nee cheremeteff she was born in geneva in 1930. Simply press out the ornaments from the book to use with the enclosed gold cord as eastertime decorations to trim.
Mar 02, 2021 peter carl faberge his life and work bainbridge hardcover book ebay this listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available. Three of faberges most exquisite eggs will be displayed in. This book gives a fascinating overview of russian decorative art, revealing a highly accomplished crafts tradition that persisted over nine centuries. Favorite add to single greetings card of an original painting.
Istituto peter carl faberge cagliari home facebook. Beautifully reproduced on sturdy cardboard in this accordianstyle book are five of the exquisite imperial easter eggs designed by russian jeweler nd goldsmith peter carl faberge 18461920 for tsars alexander iii and nicholas ii. Get your order fast and stress free with free curbside pickup. At the panrussian exhibition held in moscow later that year faberge. Peter carl faberge europes greatest jeweller pick any tv antique show and the item that is likely to cause the sharpest collective intake of breath is an object fashioned by the late 19th century, st petersburg imperial court jeweller, peter. Peter carl faberge karl gustavovich in russian was born on may 30, 1846, in st. Had it not been for the russian revolution it is unlikely that her parents would have ever met yet alone married.
Russias master goldsmiths and jewelers created marvels in clocks, tableware, scent bottles, opera glasses. This book features many of the remarkable works of art housed in the former armoury and other museums of the moscow kremlin, including peter the greats coronation crown, and faberge s tricentennial easter egg commissioned in 19 by nicholas ii to celebrate 300 years of romanov rule. Peter carl faberge bio, age, wiki, facts and family. He was the eldest son of gustav faberge, a baltic german jeweller of french huguenot ancestry who moved from livonia modern estonia to st. Due to the large size and weight of the book, it will require additional shipping outside the united states. Inspired by an 18th century original, the hen egg has an opaque white. The ornaments are made from thick cardboard and are about 5 high and 312 wide with a hole at the top for hanging them. The recently discovered jewelry designs from the st.
Treasure by peter carl faberge pdf download full pdf read. Peter carl faberge, born in st petersburg in 1846, has been called the greatest craftsman in the age of craftsman and is unanimously regarded as the owner of the largest jewelry ever to have operated anywhere on earth. Peter carl faberge his life and work bainbridge hardcover book. Toby faber this is the story of faberge s imperial easter eggs of their maker, of the tsars who commissioned them, of the middlemen who sold them and of the collectors who fell in love with them. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Gustavs sons, peter carl and agathon, and grandsons followed him in running the business until it was nationalised by the bolsheviks in 1918. Treasure by peter carl faberge pdf download full pdf.
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