Bainbridge, Henry Charles. Carl
Peter Faberge: Goldsmith to the Imperial Court of Russia: His Life and Works, Crescent
Books, New York, 1994
This reprint of the original 1949 volume was written by a
master jeweler in Faberge’s employ. Often considered the definitive volume on
Fabrege.
Bainbridge, H.C.. “Russian
Imperial Gifts: The Work of Carl Faberge.” Connoisseur, May-June 1934,
pp 299-348
This article discusses Faberge’s relationship with the
Romanov family and how his gifts were favorites that they passed amongst each
other.
Belyakova, Zola. The Romanov Legacy – the Palaces of St. Petersburg, Viking Studio Books, New York, 1994
Architectural in nature, this volume shows the grandeur
of the Romanov dynasty.
Booth, John. The Art of
Faberge, Wellfleet
Press, Secaucus, N.J, 1990
(On Interlibrary loan from another
library.)
Dale, Stephen R. “The Use of
Platinum by Carl Faberge.” Wartski Limited, London, Platinum Metals
Rev., 1993, 159-164
This article talks about how Faberge used platinum, then
a rare commodity, in the creation of his finest works.
Demarest, Michael. “The
Affable Elegance of Faberge.” Time, New York, 1983.
This article describes two shows highlighting Faberge’s
work that were presented in New York during the spring and summer of 1983.
Carl Peter Faberge:
Imperial Surprises: a Pop-up Book of Imperial Surprises,
H.N. Abrams, New York, 1994
Three-dimensional representations of Fabrege “objects d’art.”
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Habsburg, Géza von. Carl Faberge, H.N. Abrams, New York, 1994 |
This book contains important information on the early
years of the Fabrege workshops.
Habsburg, Géza von. Faberge:
Imperial Jeweler, State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, 1993
This volume contains extensive drawings and studies of
pieces prior to their creation and also contains the memoirs of F. Birbaum, a
prominent Fabrege employee.
Habsburg, Géza von. Faberge
in America, Thames and Hudson, New York, 1996
This book reveals the numerous American collectors of
Fabrege. Very interesting historical connections to America.
Habsburg, Geza von. “Faberge
in His Own Time.” 1996. The Magazine Antiques. 1 March 1996 <http://www.encyclopedia.com/printable.aspx?id=1G1:18159918>
This article gives a brief history of the life of
Faberge, especially in relation to his renowned jewelry establishment, his
clients, and a survey of the types of items that he produced.
Habsburg, Géza von. Faberge:
Then and Now, Hirmer Verlag, Munich, 2004
This volume is a good historical overview of Fabrege.
Hill, Gerard. Faberge and
the Russian Master Goldsmiths, Hugh Lauter Levin, New York, 1989
This book deals not only with Faberge but with the work
masters of his establishment as well as others who were in competition with
him, all of whom created exquisite works that represent among the best of
Russian late 19th and early 20th century art.
Lowes, Will. Fabergé
Eggs: A Retrospective Encyclopedia, The Scarecrow Press, Inc.November 2001
This book gives comprehensive information about the
Faberge eggs that were created between the mid 1880’s and 1917 including
technical facts, exhibitions, and sale information through 1997.
McCanless, Christel Ludewig.
Faberge and His Works: an Annotated Bibliography of the First Century of His
Art, Scarecrow Press, Metuchen, N.J. 1994.
Extensive information on the many and various creations.
Prince Michael of Greece. Nicholas
and Alexandra – the Family Albums, Tauris Parke Books, London, 1992
A look at the last czar of Russia and his family through
very personal photos and details of family life.
www.pbs.org/treasuresoftheworld/faberge
This website displays numerous photos of exquisite
examples of the “objects deluxe” produced by Fabrege.
Pfeffer, Susanna. Faberge
Eggs: Masterpieces from Czarist Russia, Hugh Lauter Levin
Associates; New York, 1990
All surviving Easter eggs are
presented in chronological order- fabulous photos with highly detailed
descriptions.
Snowman, Kenneth. Carl
Faberge – Goldsmith of the Imperial Court of Russia, Viking Press, New
York, 1979
This book contains an extensive look at the stone
carvings of both animals and people.
Snowman, A. Kenneth. Faberge
Lost and Found: the Recently Discovered Jewelry Designs from the St. Petersburg
archives, H. N. Abrams, New York, 1993
This book is a fascinating look at the Fabrege record
books of design. The drawings are almost as spectacular as the finished pieces.
Solodkoff, A. von. The
Art of Carl Faberge, Crown Publishers, New York, 1998
This volume describes the many
other decorative objects produced by Fabrege
and includes, most importantly, a reference section that lists hallmarks
and signatures used over the years.
Solodkoff, Alexander von. Masterpieces
from the House of Faberge, Abradale Press, Harry N. Abrahams, Inc.
Publishers, New York, 1989
The
story of the rise of the House of Faberge from the point of view of an expert
on Russian objets d'art who at one time worked for Christy's in London.
Swezey, Marilyn Pfeifer. Faberge
Flowers, Harry N. Abrams, New York, 2004
This book is profusely illustrated with the exquisite
flower carvings of the House of Faberge that were made at the end of the 19th
century into the early years of the 20th century.
Swezey, Marilyn Pfeifer. “In
Celebration of a Bicentennial: Faberge’s Imperial Easter Egg of 1903.” Arts in
Virginia, 20, no.3 (Spring 1980) pp. 22-31
A discussion of the Easter Egg of 1903, which celebrated
Peter the Great and the founding of St. Petersburg.
Traina, John. The Faberge
case – from the collection of John Traina, New York: Harry N. Abrams, New
York, 1998
This book focuses on the famed Fabrege cigarette cases.
‘Treasures of the Czars.’
from the Museums of the Moscow Kremlin’ Kansas International Museum, Topeka,
1995
A chapter entitled, “The Romanov Dynasty” discusses the
Romanovs ascension to the throne.
Waterfield, Hermione and
Forbes, Christopher. Faberge Imperial Eggs and Other Fantasies, Bramhall
House, New York, 1980
This book contains a most interesting section on the
packing cases, which were created for these works of art, as well as a chapter
on “desk pieces.”