The Jewels of the Romanovs
Family and Court
Published on 18. October 2010
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-500-51532-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book surveys one of the world's most important collections of jewelry, that of the Imperial Romanov family, rulers of Russia for more than three centuries. Through his work at Sotheby's and Christie's and his own extensive research, the author Stefano Papi has spent years unravelling the mysteries of the Russian imperial jewels. He uncovers the fascinating stories behind the jewels and the people, and takes us through the golden years, and after the Revolution.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
With 295 illustrations in colour and black & white
Dimensions
Height: 320 mm
Width: 240 mm
Weight
2320 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-51532-7 (9780500515327)
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10/2013
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Person
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.