Faberge

by Karen Farrington, Sue Heady

The three elegant books of this series showcase exquisite collections of jewels and objets d'art, many from the world-famous auction house, Christie's. Each is lavishly illustrated with over 150 full-color specially commissioned photographs covering different historical periods and styles. Details the finely crafted construction and materials used in each piece, as well as its individual history. You will marvel at Faberge's famed Easter eggs, Lalique's masterpieces in glass, and a stunning collection of vintage and modern jewelry. Series Jewels, Lalique, and Faberge.

Genres: Art

144 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1999

About the author

Karen Farrington is a former journalist who has contributed to numerous publications on military history. She has also written extensively on assassinations, natural disasters, & religion.

Reviews

[SmarterLilac · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted more photos. Otherwise good.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction, even if some of the information has changed since this book's publication. Lovely photos as well. Worth the price used simply for the photos.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the writing isn't exactly unbiased -- and time has inevitably rendered some of the text outdated and inaccurate -- the pictures are beautiful and the basic background makes Farrington's work worth a view, especially for someone who just wants basic background or who is just starting to find out about Fabergé.