House of Fabergé

jewelry firm

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The House of Fabergé was a jewelry firm founded by Peter Carl Fabergé in 1870. Fabergé, a renowned jeweler and designer, was known for his exquisite craftsmanship and creative use of precious and semiprecious materials. The firm gained international fame, particularly for its elaborate imperial Easter eggs commissioned by the Russian imperial court from 1885 to 1917.12

Each of these 50 Imperial eggs contained a unique surprise, a tradition that began with the first egg, the Hen Egg. The House of Fabergé also produced other decorative objects, including flowers, animals, and bibelots, drawing inspiration from various European art styles. The firm's workshops were eventually seized during the Russian Revolution, and Fabergé fled to Switzerland.12

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Instead, numerous craftsman at the House of Fabergé were involved in the construction, though arguably the two most prominent “workmasters” were Mikhail Perkhin (Michael Perchin) and Henrik Wigström. The eggs generally measured 3 to 6 inches (8 to 15 cm) tall, though many included elaborate bases.
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Instead, numerous craftsman at the House of Fabergé were involved in the construction, though arguably the two most prominent “workmasters” were Mikhail Perkhin (Michael Perchin) and Henrik Wigström. The eggs generally measured 3 to 6 inches (8 to 15 cm) tall, though many included elaborate bases.
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