The missing amber panels, originally presented to Peter the Great in 1717, were extremely important to the Soviets as Cold War propaganda. Catherine Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy’s new book about the panels is called The Amber Room: The Fate of the World's Greatest Lost Treasure.
» Go here to see pictures of the amber panels
» Read about the authors
» More about the book
Events: Catherine Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy will be giving a talk on Tuesday, June 15 at Sotheby’s (1334 York Avenue at 72nd Street) at 6:30pm. For tickets, please call 212-894-1111
Music: Chamber Music of the Russian Imperial Court (18th Century), The Moscow Ancient Music Ensemble;
#1/3 (“Sonata for Violin and Basso Continuo: I. Largo/ III. Adagio and Andandte”)
» Go here to see pictures of the amber panels
» Read about the authors
» More about the book
Events: Catherine Scott-Clark and Adrian Levy will be giving a talk on Tuesday, June 15 at Sotheby’s (1334 York Avenue at 72nd Street) at 6:30pm. For tickets, please call 212-894-1111
Music: Chamber Music of the Russian Imperial Court (18th Century), The Moscow Ancient Music Ensemble;
#1/3 (“Sonata for Violin and Basso Continuo: I. Largo/ III. Adagio and Andandte”)
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