Stroganoff: The Palace and Collections of a Russian Noble Family

New York and Portland, OR: Portland Art Museum; Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2000. 256 pages, illustrations (some colour), colour map; 31 cm. Published on the occasion of an exhibition held at the Portland Art Museum, February 19 to May 31, 2000, and at the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Tex., July 2 to October 1, 2000. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light edgewear to wraps. Richly illustrated with colour plates (art, architecture). OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement. "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." - ublisher.. Paperback. Very Good. 4to. Collectible.