Portbukety XIX – nachala XX veka iz kollektsii Kenber, Frantsii (Porte-Bouquets of the 19th to Early 20th Century from the Kenber Collection, France), 9785935726041
St. Petersburg: Herm, 2015. sewn pb. These works were made to have the ornate character of jewelry and function as articles of costume. Exquisite metalwork adorned with enamel, semiprecious stones, and pearls, Porte-Bouquets made a fitting setting for the small bunches of flowers that women wore attached to their gowns. Most works originate in France, but a few filigree pieces are from China. The first section publishes the Kenber Collection, and the second section those from the Hermitage's own collection. 231 p., approx. 200 color illus., Rus. with title page and summary in ENGLISH. Item #513
ISBN: 9785935726041
Price: $64.00
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