Imperial Tsesarevich Easter Egg, 1912
Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846-1920)
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond.
Bequest of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Fabergé Revealed, From the Collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
On view June 22, 2013 to September 29, 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 explores ideas of luxury, innovation, entrepreneurship and imperial patronage while providing insight into Peter Carl Fabergé's life, business and legacy.
This presentation of the exhibition has been organized with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Support provided by the East India Marine Associates of the Peabody Essex Museum. Additional support provided by Eaton Vance Investment Counsel.
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Images
Imperial Peter the Great Easter Egg
1903. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Bequest of Lillian
Thomas Pratt. Photo by Katherine Wetzel. © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Rabbit Bell Push
1908-17. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Bequest of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Photo by Travis Fullerton. © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Imperial Red Cross Easter Egg with Portraits
1915. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Bequest of
Lillian Thomas Pratt. Photo by Katherine Wetzel. © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Star Frame
Before 1899. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond. Bequest of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Photo by Katherine Wetzel. © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Imperial Tsesarevich Easter Egg, 1912
Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846-1920)
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond.
Bequest of Lillian Thomas Pratt.
Related Events
Open House | 10 am-5 pm
Evening Reception | 6:30-9 pm
Light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.
Members $18 | Guests $25
Reservations are not required for the Open House. Reservations and advance payment are required for the Evening Reception.
Included with museum admission
Mysterious and elegant, compelling and intricate, the works of the House of Fabergé hold an enduring fascination. Join us for a daylong exploration of a master craftsman and his royal clients.
MEMBERS-ONLY GALLERY TALK
Fabergé Revealed, From the Collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
9:30 am | meet at information desk
Reservations by June 20
Members, $15
Explore this stunning exhibition with Yao-Fen You, assistant curator of European sculpture and decorative arts from the Detroit Institute of Arts, before the museum opens.
FILM
Tsar to Lenin | 11 am-noon | Morse Auditorium
Reservations by June 20
Tsar to Lenin, ranked among the 20th-century's greatest film documentaries, presents an extraordinary cinematic account of the Russian Revolution. 1937, 63 minutes, produced by Herman Axelbank.
ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
Russian Filigree | 11 am-4 pm, Atrium
Step into a time machine and watch the magic of metalsmithing as internationally acclaimed artist, educator and author Victoria Lansford demonstrates techniques from the gilded age of Fabergé.
PRESENTATION
Fabergé: Imperial Court Jeweler | 1-2 pm | Morse Auditorium
Reservations by June 20
Join expert Géza von Habsburg, author of the exhibition catalog for Fabergé Revealed, as he discusses some of the masterpieces, great and small, that shed light on the genius, fame and extraordinary business acumen of this unique craftsman.
DROP-IN ART MAKING
Try it Yourself! | 1-3 pm | Atrium
Try your hand at a simple wire-wrapping technique that will enhance your appreciation for the fine work on view.
PRESENTATION
Fabergé: From Imperial Culture to Pop Culture | 3-4 pm | Morse Auditorium
Reservations by June 20
Yao-Fen You, assistant curator of European sculpture and decorative arts at the Detroit Institute of Arts, offers a lively presentation on the Fabergé of today.
Made possible by the Lowell Institute
