Russian Bronze

Description

Written by Igor O. Sychev of the Hermitage Museum, one of the leading specialists on Russian bronze, this book presents the first complete picture of the history of Russian bronze and lamps from the age of Peter the Great to the early 20th century. It is especially valuable for its numerous illustrations of the finest examples of Russian decorative bronze and lamps from the museum collections of Moscow and St. Petersburg, many of which are published here for the first time. It is equipped with a glossary of terms and a name index including craftsmen. This publication is intended for museum rcurators and researchers, antique dealers, collectors and all lovers of the beautiful. «Russian Bronze» is the first volume in a multi-volume encyclopedia of Russian antiques. Prepared by Igor Sychev of the Hermitage Museum, this book attempts to present the full range and variety of form and type of bronze articles created by Russian craftsmen from the 18th to the early 20th centuries. Their creative genius, combined with supreme craftsmanship, allowed them to produce unique works, which have become part of the Russian national treasure-trove of decorative art. 288 illustrations. It was printed in 500 numbered copies.