FABERGE EGGS IMPERIAL RUSSIAN FANTASIES by FORBES

Updated September 24, 2026

AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING or LOCAL PICKUP > FABERGÉ EGGS: IMPERIAL RUSSIAN FANTASIES, with introduction and commentaries by Christopher Forbes, foreword by Armand Hammer, and photography by Larry Stein. Published by Harry N. Abrams, New York. Large-format softcover volume containing 68 pages and measuring about 16" x 11.6". ISBN 0810922274. Bibliographic records identify the original edition as published in 1980. PENNED NAME OF THE PRIOR OWNER TO THE TOP OF THE TITLE PAGE. A striking oversized presentation of the celebrated jeweled creations of the House of Fabergé, particularly the elaborate Imperial Russian eggs associated with the Romanov court. The book features large color photographs emphasizing the extraordinary enameling, goldwork, gemstones, miniature details and mechanical surprises for which Fabergé became famous. Subjects include Russian Imperial decorative arts, Romanov collections, Easter eggs, goldsmithing, jewelry, enamel work and gemstones. Christopher Forbes, of the Forbes publishing family, was closely associated with one of the most important private collections of Fabergé objects assembled in the United States. This volume has long appealed both to collectors of Fabergé and to readers interested in Russian history, Imperial Russia, Romanov memorabilia, fine jewelry, luxury decorative arts and museum-quality objets d'art.

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