Stroganoff: The Palace and Collections of a Russian Noble Family

Portland, Oregon: Harry N. Abrams, Inc, 2000. Hardbound. VG/VG NO DUST JACKET. Black cloth with gilt lettering, NO DJ. 256 pp. with 222 color and 9 bw illustrations. The catalogue from the exhibition held in Portland, Oregon and Fort Worth, Texas; with information about the Stroganoff dynasty, the collections, the family as patrons, the palace, the catalogue of 213 items, and a list of illustrations."Lavishly illustrated with more than two hundred works, this book chronicles the history of the Stroganoff family and its collections. From icons, embroideries, and richly decorated Russian stonework to exquisite paintings and decorative objects produced in western Europe, these works of art, most of them never before reproduced, represent the highest level of quality and reflect the discerning taste of the Stroganoffs as both collectors and patrons. Of special interest are the architectural designs of Andrei Voronikhin, a Stroganoff protege whose influence can still be seen in St. Petersburg today." "This book, published to accompany an exhibition opening at the Portland Art Museum, Oregon, provides an opportunity to understand how one family helped to shape the culture of a nation."--Jacket.