Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution

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Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution is the first major exhibition devoted to the international prominence of the legendary Russian goldsmith, Carl Fabergé, and the importance of his little-known London branch.

The exhibition which will run until May 8th 2022 at Victoria and Albert Museum in London, shines a light on his triumphs in Britain as well as a global fascination with the joyful opulence of his creations. The largest collection of the legendary Imperial Easter Eggs in a generation are on display together as part of the exhibition’s dramatic finale, several of which are being shown in the UK for the first time.

 
 

Among the 200 pieces on display are:

A sparkling aquamarine and diamond tiara by Fabergé – a token of love from Frederick Francis IV, Grand Duke of MecklenburgSchwerin to his bride Princess Alexandra of Hanover and Cumberland on their wedding day

 
 
 

A scintillating ‘ice crystal’ pendant made from rock crystal, diamonds and platinum designed by Alma Pihl for Fabergé.

 
 
 

The Alexander Palace Egg Chief Workmaster Henrik Wigström (1862-1923), Fabergé St Petersburg, 1908 Nephrite, gold, silver, diamonds, rubies Given by Emperor Nicholas II to his wife Empress Alexandra Feodorovna for Easter 1908.

 
 

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