Two Fabergé and Russian Works of Art Catalogues, Christie’s Geneva, 1981
$275.00
A must-have for serious or budding Fabergé and Russian objets d’art collectors or dealers. A pair of catalogues from the fabulous era when the finest pieces from Russia including Fabergé were offered mostly fresh on the market in Geneva.
Two Rare Christie’s auction catalogue: Important Works of Art by Carl Fabergé and Fine Russian Works of Art, May 12, 1981, Geneva.
Each softcover, the first 127 lots of Fabergé objects, silver and jewelry; the second 183 lots of Russian jewelry, silver, niello, enamels by Britzin, Ovchinnikov, Kuzmichev, Maria Semenova, and other Russian objects, as well as the spectacular Orlov Service (lots 23-38) in porcelain. Fully illustrated, the Fabergé catalogue mostly in color, the works of art catalogue mostly black and white with some color.
An excellent reference guide for collectors, dealers, aficionados and those curious to learn about the market history of these objets d’art. In good condition. Both covers a bit stiff and yellowing, otherwise in good condition with clean interiors.
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