Russian Gold and Silverwork 17th–19th Century Alexander Von Solodkoff 1981

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Russian Gold and Silverwork, 17th–19th Century — Alexander von Solodkoff
Alexander von Solodkoff’s 1981 Rizzoli monograph is a landmark illustrated … Read more Russian Gold and Silverwork, 17th–19th Century — Alexander von Solodkoff
Alexander von Solodkoff’s 1981 Rizzoli monograph is a landmark illustrated reference on Russian gold- and silversmithing, covering major centers, masters, and techniques from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Overview
Published in 1981 by Rizzoli International Publications, Russian Gold and Silverwork, 17th–19th Century is a 238‑page, 245‑illustration (70 in color) hardcover with dust jacket. It is the first English‑language comprehensive survey of Russian goldsmiths’ art in this period, originally translated from Russische Goldschmiedekunst, 17.–19. Jahrhundert.

Content & Scope
The book examines:

Geographic centers: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tobolsk, Velikiy Ustyug, the Baltics, and others

Major workshops and masters: Fabergé, Khlebnikov, Morozov, and more than a dozen other leading artisans

Techniques and styles: champlevé, cloisonné, filigree, guilloché, enamel, niello, rocaille, and others

Marking systems: Index of marks and signatures, list of Russian town marks, and bibliography See less