Peter Carl Fabergé, born May 30, 1846 in Saint Petersburg and died September 24, 1920 in Pully near Lausanne, was not only a Russian goldsmith and jeweler, but also a master of aesthetic craftsmanship. He is known for his phenomenally artistic and masterfully crafted jewelry and decorative objects, especially the legendary Fabergé eggs. At Meisterdrucke, the Fabergé name is synonymous with exquisite attention to detail and flawless beauty, which we strive to achieve in reproducing his artwork to the highest standards. Fabergé's journey began with a Huguenot family that had emigrated from Picardy to Schwedt in Brandenburg in 1685 and on to the Russian Baltic governorate of Livonia around 1800. His father, Gustav Fabergé, a goldsmith and jeweler, opened a goldsmith's workshop and jewelry store in 1842 at 12 Bolshaya Morskaya ulitsa in St. Petersburg. From his father, Peter Carl Fabergé learned the art of jewelry making and studied at the Dresden School of Commerce to prepare for the commercial management of the business. He was fascinated by the treasures of the Green Vault and used this enthusiasm to develop his own artistic style.
In 1872, Fabergé took over the management of his father's jewelry business and quickly gained recognition for his remarkable artistry. He realized that he could penetrate the market for exclusive jewelry in the Old Russian style and began to produce such jewelry in his workshop. This unique approach quickly made Fabergé famous and paved the way for his future success. His breakthrough came when he was able to sell some of his precious work to Emperor Alexander III at the All-Russian Exhibition in Moscow in 1882. Fabergé was awarded a gold medal, and his reputation as Russia's leading jeweler was born. His legendary Fabergé eggs, made each Easter for Empress Maria Fyodorovna, are masterpieces of goldsmithing and an unparalleled expression of creativity and craftsmanship.
Unfortunately, Fabergé was expropriated by the October Revolution in 1917 and forced to flee to Finland and later to Wiesbaden. His business was nationalized and his life's work destroyed. Despite this tragedy, Peter Carl Fabergé remains a formidable figure in the history of art and jewelry. His legacy lives on in the magnificent jewelry he left behind and in the art prints that celebrate his unique talent and unparalleled mastery of the jeweler's art. Today, Fabergé is synonymous with exquisite design and impeccable craftsmanship, and his work can be seen around the world in the most prestigious museums and collections. His distinctive signature inspires artists and art lovers alike, making Fabergé an immortal legend in the world of art and jewelry. His legacy will live on in the artful creations that bear his name and in the dedication to extraordinary detail and excellence inherent in his work.
Peter Carl Fabergé, born May 30, 1846 in Saint Petersburg and died September 24, 1920 in Pully near Lausanne, was not only a Russian goldsmith and jeweler, but also a master of aesthetic craftsmanship. He is known for his phenomenally artistic and masterfully crafted jewelry and decorative objects, especially the legendary Fabergé eggs. At Meisterdrucke, the Fabergé name is synonymous with exquisite attention to detail and flawless beauty, which we strive to achieve in reproducing his artwork to the highest standards. Fabergé's journey began with a Huguenot family that had emigrated from Picardy to Schwedt in Brandenburg in 1685 and on to the Russian Baltic governorate of Livonia around 1800. His father, Gustav Fabergé, a goldsmith and jeweler, opened a goldsmith's workshop and jewelry store in 1842 at 12 Bolshaya Morskaya ulitsa in St. Petersburg. From his father, Peter Carl Fabergé learned the art of jewelry making and studied at the Dresden School of Commerce to prepare for the commercial management of the business. He was fascinated by the treasures of the Green Vault and used this enthusiasm to develop his own artistic style.
In 1872, Fabergé took over the management of his father's jewelry business and quickly gained recognition for his remarkable artistry. He realized that he could penetrate the market for exclusive jewelry in the Old Russian style and began to produce such jewelry in his workshop. This unique approach quickly made Fabergé famous and paved the way for his future success. His breakthrough came when he was able to sell some of his precious work to Emperor Alexander III at the All-Russian Exhibition in Moscow in 1882. Fabergé was awarded a gold medal, and his reputation as Russia's leading jeweler was born. His legendary Fabergé eggs, made each Easter for Empress Maria Fyodorovna, are masterpieces of goldsmithing and an unparalleled expression of creativity and craftsmanship.
Unfortunately, Fabergé was expropriated by the October Revolution in 1917 and forced to flee to Finland and later to Wiesbaden. His business was nationalized and his life's work destroyed. Despite this tragedy, Peter Carl Fabergé remains a formidable figure in the history of art and jewelry. His legacy lives on in the magnificent jewelry he left behind and in the art prints that celebrate his unique talent and unparalleled mastery of the jeweler's art. Today, Fabergé is synonymous with exquisite design and impeccable craftsmanship, and his work can be seen around the world in the most prestigious museums and collections. His distinctive signature inspires artists and art lovers alike, making Fabergé an immortal legend in the world of art and jewelry. His legacy will live on in the artful creations that bear his name and in the dedication to extraordinary detail and excellence inherent in his work.
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