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Book Faberge s Eggs

Download or read book Faberge s Eggs written by Toby Faber and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2009 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History.

Book Faberg   Eggs

Download or read book Faberg Eggs written by Will Lowes and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents detailed technical descriptions of 66 Faberge eggs, as well as the stories of people involved in their making or presentation.

Book The Shattered Faberge Egg

Download or read book The Shattered Faberge Egg written by T T Johnson and published by Advantage Fiction. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kate Stenson lives in Asheville, NC and is now happily married to Jax Harper. They met in high school, fell in love, but circumstances kept them apart for many years. Kate first married Ken Burnett. They have two children, a biological daughter Emma, and an adopted son, named Logan. By the time Logan turned six, he had suffered from severe mental health issues. His behavior alternated between violent, hateful rages and sweet, loving tenderness. Throughout the difficulties with Logan, Ken is distant and of little actual help to Kate. After several hospitalizations and countless doctor visits, the decision is made to move Logan to a care facility. Though living with Logan was nearly impossible, the thought of him going away wrenched Kate and Ken's hearts. After Logan was gone, Ken became even more distant and withdrawn from Kate. They divorce after Kate discovers the skeleton in the Burnett family closet.

Book Faberg

    Book Details:
  • Author : Christopher Forbes
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1989
  • ISBN : 9780937108093
  • Pages : 119 pages

Download or read book Faberg written by Christopher Forbes and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Faberge s Eggs

    Book Details:
  • Author : Toby Faber
  • Publisher : Random House
  • Release : 2008-10-07
  • ISBN : 158836707X
  • Pages : 337 pages

Download or read book Faberge s Eggs written by Toby Faber and published by Random House. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Stradivari’s Genius, Toby Faber charted the fascinating course of some of the world’s most prized musical instruments. Now, in this enthralling new book, he tells the story of objects that are, to many, the pinnacle of the jeweler’s art: the Fabergé imperial eggs. 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. Fabergé’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. In 1885, Carl Fabergé created a seemingly plain white egg for Czar Alexander III to give to his beloved wife, Marie Fedorovna. It was the surprises hidden inside that made it special: a diamond miniature of the Imperial crown and a ruby pendant. This gift began a tradition that would last for more than three decades: lavishly extravagant eggs commemorating public events that, in retrospect, seem little more than staging posts on the march to revolution. Above all, the eggs illustrate the attitudes that would ultimately lead to the downfall of the Romanovs: their apparent indifference to the poverty that choked their country, their preference for style over substance, and, during the reign of Nicholas II, their all-consuming concern with the health of the czarevitch Alexis, the sickly heir to the throne–a preoccupation that would propel them toward Rasputin and the doom of the dynasty. More than a superb new account of a classic tragedy, Fabergé’s Eggs illuminates some fascinating aspects of twentieth-century history. The eggs’ amazing journey from revolutionary Russia features a cast of characters including embattled Bolsheviks, acquisitive British royals, eccentric artifact salesmen, and such famous business and society figures as Arm and Hammer, Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Malcolm Forbes. Finally, Toby Faber tantalizingly suggests that some of the eggs long thought lost may eventually emerge. Darting from the palaces of a besieged Russia to the showcases of New York’s modern mega-wealthy, Fabergé’s Eggs weaves a story unparalleled in its drama and extravagance. Praise for Stradivari’s Genius “Fascinating . . . lively . . . more enthralling, earthy and illuminating than any fiction could be.” –The New York Times Book Review “A celebration of six instruments and the master craftsman who made them . . . [Faber] brings to the subject an infectious fascination with Stradivari’s life and trade. . . . He writes with clarity and fluency.” –Chicago Tribune “An extraordinary accomplishment and a compelling read. Like strange totems that cast an irresistible spell, these instruments bring out the best and the worst of those who would own them, and Faber deftly tells the stories in all their rich and surprising detail.” –Thad Carhart, author of The Piano Shop on the Left Bank “A worthy contribution to the ongoing legend of Stradivari.” –Minneapolis Star Tribune “Fascinating, accessible, and enjoyable.” –Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring

Book The Faberge Easter Egg

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sharon E. Buck
  • Publisher : Southern Chick Lit
  • Release : 2018-08-23
  • ISBN : 9780966636321
  • Pages : 246 pages

Download or read book The Faberge Easter Egg written by Sharon E. Buck and published by Southern Chick Lit. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snowbirds Anne and Chauncey Livingstone aka Tsar Chauncey and Tsarina Anne winter in Po'thole, pronounced Po Ho by the natives and Pot Hole by anyone north of the Georgia state line, from the frigid tundra north (Maine). They have a Fabergé egg. Is it real or is it a fake? What does Russian billionaire Anatoly Petrov have to do with it? Bestselling author and computer company owner Parker Bell is back in her hometown for international mystery, intrigue, and, of course, Po'thole's own brand of craziness with the Lady Gatorettes - Misty Dawn, Mary Jane, Rhonda Jean, Flo, and Myrtle Sue - five hormonal caffeine-and-sugar infused women who are die-hard University of Florida football fans.Why are the Russians so intent on trying to kidnap or kill everyone over the Fabergé Easter egg? Why in Po'thole of all places?A hilarious romp with crazy characters and believable enough that it might be true. The Fabergé Easter Egg is the 3rd book in the Parker Bell Cozy Mystery series."Another hilarious book of Parker Bell and her antics! We all know people like her characters." ~ Allegra Kitchens, cozy mystery fan"I laughed so hard my cat fell off the bed. Love, love, love Parker and the Lady Gatorettes! Can't wait for the next one." Julie Zommers, Australia.

Book Faberg   Eggs

    Book Details:
  • Author : Susanna Pfeffer
  • Publisher : Universe Publishing(NY)
  • Release : 1990
  • ISBN : 9780883630907
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Faberg Eggs written by Susanna Pfeffer and published by Universe Publishing(NY). This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The preeminent master goldsmith of turn-of-the-century Russia was Peter Carl Faberge. He is best remembered for extraordinary Easter eggs, breathtakingly crafted of gold, silver, enamel and precious stones. 48 full-color illustrations.

Book The Faberg   Imperial Easter Eggs

Download or read book The Faberg Imperial Easter Eggs written by Tatʹi︠a︡na F. Faberzhe and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each known Easter egg is documented with invoice records, correspondence, provenance and correspondence.

Book Faberg   Eggs by Victor Mayer

Download or read book Faberg Eggs by Victor Mayer written by Anne-Barbara Kern and published by Arnold'sche. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a full and richly illustrated catalogue of all the Fabergé egg objects produced in the Victor Mayer manufactory. The attention of the art historical reflections lies with the stylistic development and the iconography of the pieces all the while taking into account the particular challenges of their design. The company histories of the House of Fabergé as well as of the artificer Victor Mayer round off this comprehensive portrayal.

Book Faberg

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  • Author : Géza von Habsburg-Lothringen
  • Publisher : Thames & Hudson
  • Release : 1993
  • ISBN : 9780500092392
  • Pages : 476 pages

Download or read book Faberg written by Géza von Habsburg-Lothringen and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1993 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The works of Carl Faberge are among the world's outstanding artistic treasures. Imperial Jeweller to the Russian court, Faberge enjoyed acclaim across Europe: a status epitomized by his creation of a miniature replica of the Russian crown jewels for the 1900 Paris Exposition: from 4,000 diamonds.

Book The Faberge Secret

    Book Details:
  • Author : Stephanie Burkhart
  • Publisher : Desert Breeze Publishing In
  • Release : 2011-12-15
  • ISBN : 1612521207
  • Pages : 174 pages

Download or read book The Faberge Secret written by Stephanie Burkhart and published by Desert Breeze Publishing In. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elise Goodwin finds herself faced with danger when she learns the Faberge egg she's bought belongs to a Russian mogul, Dimitri Romanov, but is Dimitri playing a game with Elise's heart to get his heirloom back? & ;& ;Elise Goodwin runs a heritage museum in Brattleboro, Vermont. She travels to Boston to buy some items for her museum at Sotheby's auction. What she acquires is a delicious surprise that would excite any curator a Faberge egg. & ;& ;Enter Russian businessman Dimitri Romanov. He goes to the auction with the intent of buying the egg only to discover that Elise is in possession of it. His dilemma? He's attracted to the petite brunette with doe-like eyes and a trusting disposition. & ;& ;Complicating matters is Dimitri's rival, Gustav Kelch, who wants the precious jeweled object for his own collection. Can Dimitri protect Elise from Kelch? & ;& ;

Book Faberg   Imperial Eggs and Other Fantasies

Download or read book Faberg Imperial Eggs and Other Fantasies written by Hermione Waterfield and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magnificently illustrated volume devoted to the Jeweled extravagances created by the last Czars of Russia, by Hermione Waterfield and Christopher Forbes ; illustrated with works from the Forbes magazine Collection, New York, [color photography, H. Peter Curran, black and white photography, Robert Forbes, original ill., B. Robert Shapiro].

Book Inside the Faberge Egg

    Book Details:
  • Author : Julie L. Danho
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2002
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 176 pages

Download or read book Inside the Faberge Egg written by Julie L. Danho and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Master Craftsman

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  • Author : Kelli Stuart
  • Publisher : Revell
  • Release : 2022-04-05
  • ISBN : 149343571X
  • Pages : 377 pages

Download or read book The Master Craftsman written by Kelli Stuart and published by Revell. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1917, Alma Pihl, a master craftsman in the House of Fabergé, was charged to protect one of the greatest secrets in Russian history--an unknown Fabergé Egg that Peter Karl Fabergé secretly created to honor his divided allegiance to both the people of Russia and the Imperial tsar's family. When Alma and her husband escaped Russia for their native Finland in 1921, she took the secret with her, guarding her past connection to the Romanov family. Three generations later, world-renowned treasure hunter Nick Laine is sick and fears the secret of the missing egg will die with him. With time running out, he entrusts the mission of retrieving the egg to his estranged daughter, Ava, who has little idea of the dangers she is about to face. As the stakes are raised, Ava is forced to declare her own allegiance--and the consequences are greater than she could have imagined. This modern-day treasure hunt from award-winning author Kelli Stuart transports you into the opulent and treacherous world of the Russian Revolution to unearth mysteries long buried.

Book Masterpieces from the House of Faberg

Download or read book Masterpieces from the House of Faberg written by Alexander Von Solodkoff and published by Abradale Press. This book was released on 1989-03-25 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Carl Faberge, court jeweler to the czars, is a name synonymous with beauty, craftsmanship, and sumptuous excess. This exciting book features some of the best photographs ever made of Faberge objects. Over 350 illustrations, 80 in full color.

Book Imperial Surprises Pop Up

Download or read book Imperial Surprises Pop Up written by Margaret Kelly and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 1994-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book's cleverly engineered paper replicas of the elegant Faberge eggs exactly simulate the lavishly designed gifts that the Russian nobility gave to one another at Easter. Accompanying the exquisite reproductions is an informative text by the curator of the Forbes Faberge collection. 50 illustrations in full-color, 6 pop-ups.

Book Faberge Eggs Imperial Russian Fantasies Poster Book

Download or read book Faberge Eggs Imperial Russian Fantasies Poster Book written by Christopher Forbes and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color photographs illustrate dazzling, jeweled Easter eggs made for the Czar of Russia by Carl Faberge's craftsmen