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The Jewels of the Romanovs
Stefano Papi
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Description for The Jewels of the Romanovs
Hardcover. 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. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; WCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 326 x 33. Weight in Grams: 2620.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a time of elegance and extravagance for Russia’s 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. Stefano Papi uncovers the fascinating stories behind the jewels and the people who wore them. The revised edition has 48 more pages than the first and includes some 50 additional images of jewels as well as contextual photographs.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a time of elegance and extravagance for Russia’s 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. Stefano Papi uncovers the fascinating stories behind the jewels and the people who wore them. The revised edition has 48 more pages than the first and includes some 50 additional images of jewels as well as contextual photographs.
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500517062
SKU
V9780500517062
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Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-4
About Stefano Papi
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.
Reviews for The Jewels of the Romanovs
'A visual treat as well as a fascinating read' - The Jewellery Editor