Lecture 6: The Imperial Easter Eggs of Carl Fabergé
About
Between 1885 - 1916, Carl Fabergé made 50 jewelled eggs – Easter presents from Russia’s last two emperors to their wives. The most famous surviving symbols of the Romanov Empire, they are supreme examples of the jeweller’s art, albeit playthings of a decadent court. Given broad artistic freedom, Fabergé had to satisfy just three rules: each gift should be egg-shaped; contain some surprise to delight its recipient; and differ from any predecessor. The result? Treasures demonstrating ingenuity and creativity, with few parallels. Their maker’s relentless search for novelty also yielded a fabulously quirky illustrated history of the Romanovs’ decline ahead of the 1917 Revolution.An experienced lecturer, Toby Faber began his career with Natural Sciences at Cambridge, followed by investment banking, management consulting and five years as managing director of the publishing company founded by his grandfather, Faber and Faber, where he remains on the board.
Date
Friday 1 August 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Cudgegong valley Public School
Mudgee NSW 2850
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Lecture 6: The Imperial Easter Eggs of Carl Fabergé
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