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A Retrospective Encyclopedia
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Art & Architecture » Fine Arts & Handicraft
Reference » Art
Art & Architecture » Art History
Art & Architecture » Reference
REVIEWS
"An astounding piece of work. The information contained in the background notes will fascinate both academics and amateur egg enthusiasts."
— JEWELERS' CIRCULAR KEYSTONE
DESCRIPTION
The most complete reference available on Fabergé eggs, the Encyclopedia is the only work of its kind. Lavishly illustrated with beautiful four-color photos.
- The introductory essay is the first ever to outline the personal relationships between the Russian Imperial Court Jeweler, Peter Carl Fabergé (1846-1920), and the two women he served, the Tsarina Alexandra and her mother-in-law, the Dowager Empress Marie.
- The second essay traces the Imperial Easter eggs after the fall of the Romanov dynasty.
- The main part of the book provides comprehensive information about 66 Fabergé eggs, including the names of the work master and his assistants (where known), the marks, materials used, dimensions, technical descriptions, background notes, provenance detail, all known public exhibitions, and extensive reference citations. The citations cover materials in English, Russian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, and Finnish, and are arranged by types of publication.
- The "Who's Who" section profiles over 500 artisans and companies who worked for, or with, Fabergé . It includes work master marks and important new archival material.
- Appendix I details 16 Fabergé egg auctions. Appendix II (Exhibitions, 1900-1997) describes over 100 Fabergé exhibitions worldwide.
- A glossary completes the volume.
Not just an elegant volume about objets d'art or unequaled majesty, the Encyclopedia is the premier reference work on the subject, compiled by the world's leading experts. Essential for all fine arts and museum libraries; will also be of interest to academic and public libraries, collectors and dealers.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Will Lowes, a journalist with more than 30 years of experience with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as a producer, editor, and public relations director, resides in Adelaide, Australia.
Christel L. McCanless, a library consultant and independent researcher, is the author of the definitive bibliography, Fabergé and His Works: An Annotated Bibliography of the First Century of His Art (Scarecrow Press, 1994).
The authors have also compiled a database, Lowes and McCanless Index to Fabergé at Auction of 19,000 Fabergé objects which have come under the hammer on the world auction market between 1934 and the present.
