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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. Faberge's Eggs is the first book to recount the remarkable story of these masterpieces, taking us from the circumstances...

Showcases more than one hundred of jeweler Carl Faberge's most significiant hardstone and precious material creations, documenting the history of his work from celebrated Easter eggs to delicate animal sculptures.