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different visitors to this site.This site is ported over from the original space at http://users.vnet.net/schulman/Faberge/faberge.html and was written in 2002.
INDEX
INDEX
The Faberge Eggs: An Illustrated Overview
Other Faberge Works
Sources of Information & Documentation, with links
Welcome to The Faberge Experience: Art and History. This site will provide examples and text to provide the scholar and those who appreciate fine craftsmanship an opportunity to explore the works of the House of Faberge in their social and historical context. The focus of this analysis will be the famous Faberge eggs. These eggs are each unique masterpieces with intricate designs and clever engineering created with precious metals and gems, each capable of fitting into one open hand. Though small, the eggs are dazzling to behold. When I first saw them in the Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, I was spellbound. I made a special trip to Richmond just to see them. It was worth the trip. I stayed all afternoon just to gaze at them and all of the other fine works in the display area. The significance of these minature masterworks goes far beyond sheer beauty and workmanship. There are insights into late Imperial Russian religion and politics, touching glimpses into the private lives of the family of the last "Czar and Autocrat of All the Russias", and a whimsical charm that grabs one's attention and affection. I hope that you will find this site will provide you with some illumination into these areas.
PLEASE NOTE: I am not qualified to appraise or authenticate any item you believe to be a Faberge piece. Please refer to antiquities specialists or jewelers in your area for such services. I cannot recommend any such specialist.
Sources of Information & Documentation, with links
Sources of Information & Documentation, with links
Bainbridge, Henry Charles. Peter Carl Faberge: Goldsmith and Jeweller to the Russian Imperial Court. London: Spring Books, 1949 [5th edition, 1973].
This is an excellent illustrated book and I highly recommend it!
Forbes, Christopher. Faberge Eggs. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1980.
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