Imperial Tsesarevich Easter Egg, 1912
Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846-1920)
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond.
Bequest of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Fabergé Revealed
On view June 29, 2013 to October 6, 2013
Located in the: Special Exhibition Galleries
The name Fabergé is synonymous with refined craftsmanship, jeweled luxury and the Russian imperial family. Over 230 singular treasures created by the House of Fabergé in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are featured, including enameled clocks, gold cigarette cases, hardstone carvings, ruby encrusted brooches and four signature imperial eggs made for Nicholas II and the Romanov family. This exhibition, organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, explores ideas of luxury, innovation, entrepreneurship and imperial patronage while providing insight into Peter Carl Fabergé's life, business and legacy.
Support provided by the East India Marine Associates of the Peabody Essex Museum.
