‘Fabergé from a Private Collection’

A private collection of 150 works by Carl Fabergé will be exhibited at
Wartski in May 2012 to coincide with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The show will include a miniature gold box in the form of a Doge’s hat in yellow enamelled gold simulating satin, and another wittily representing
a coal scuttle.  These will be shown alongside numerous studies of animals including striding elephants, chimpanzees and pouter pigeons carved
from coloured hardstones.  A vessel in the form of an African drum, a scent flacon in the form of a toothpaste tube and a compact in the form
of an enamelled egg reveal not only Carl Fabergé’s own creativity but the discrimination of the collector, who has spent over thirty-five
years assembling this remarkable group of objects. Amongst the most delicate pieces are rare flower studies as well as examples of
jewellery, the most iconic being a platinum gem-set latticework brooch that echoes the design of the Mosaic Egg in the Royal Collection.

‘Fabergé from a Private Collection’,

Wartski, 14 Grafton Street, London W1S 4DE, from 15th to 25th May 2012,
11am to 5 pm (closed Sunday).

Admission £10 including catalogue, in aid of Samaritans.

The Exhibition Catalogue.

Available for £10 plus postage.

UK: £2.30
Europe: £6. 02
Rest of World: £10.82

All funds raised go to Samaritans

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available twenty four hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress
or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

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