The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a time of elegance and extravagance for Russians ruling tsars and the wealthy families with whom they were linked by marriage, and nowhere are these tastes more apparent than in the imperial jewels. This book uncovers the stories behind the jewels and the people who wore them.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a time of elegance and extravagance for Russians ruling tsars and the wealthy families with whom they were linked by marriage, and nowhere are these tastes more apparent than in the imperial jewels. This book uncovers the stories behind the jewels and the people who wore them.
Stefano Papi has worked as senior European specialist in the jewelry department of both Sotheby's and Christie's auction houses. His previous books include Famous Jewelry Collectors, Stage Jewels and Jewellery of the House of Savoy.
Inhaltsangabe
Contents: Preface Introduction Recollections of Romanovs 1. The Last Tsar and his Close Family 2. Romanov Relations 3. Jewelled Stars 4. St Petersburg and Paris 5. The Downfall of the Tsar 6. Dispersal and Survival Acknowledgments, Sources of Illustrations, Bibliography, Index
Contents: Preface Introduction Recollections of Romanovs 1. The Last Tsar and his Close Family 2. Romanov Relations 3. Jewelled Stars 4. St Petersburg and Paris 5. The Downfall of the Tsar 6. Dispersal and Survival Acknowledgments, Sources of Illustrations, Bibliography, Index
Es gelten unsere Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen: www.buecher.de/agb
Impressum
www.buecher.de ist ein Shop der buecher.de GmbH & Co. KG Bürgermeister-Wegele-Str. 12, 86167 Augsburg Amtsgericht Augsburg HRA 13309