The Splendor Of St. Petersburg Art & Life In Late Imperial Palaces Of Russia

This richly illustrated volume showcases private residences that are unsurpassed in their historical importance and artistic grandeur. From the Yusupov Palace, where Count Yusupov, famous for killing Rasputin, carried out his courtly duties, to the Polovtsov Palace, its unassuming facade concealing one of the most spectacular interiors of St. Petersburg, these residences have been an integral part of Russian history.

This volume gives a glimpse into the interiors of these family homes with their sweeping marble staircases and grand rooms with elaborate parquet floors, intricate moldings, and mosaic details, enriched with sculptures and tapestries.