Fabergé Eggs

April 13, 2017

Originating during a fascinating time in Russian history, Fabergé Eggs are now most commonly associated with excessive wealth and status. However, these delicately crafted creations were actually part of a deeply personal tradition. Join the Babes as they discuss Carl Fabergé and his many eggs of note.

Special Guest: Sonya

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Sources:

“Faberge Eggs”. Raiders of the Lost Art. Ovation Network. August 20, 2014. Documentary Series.

Faber, Tony. Fabergé’s Eggs: The Extraordinary Story of the Masterpieces That Outlived an Empire. New York: Random House, 2008.

Hill, Gerald. Fabergé and the Russian Master Goldsmiths. New York: Universe, 2007.

Links:

http://rbth.com/arts/2016/05/30/king-of-jewelers-jeweler-of-kings-10-facts-about-peter-carl-faberge_598571

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2588521/How-DID-20million-royal-treasure-end-bric-brac-stall-Faberge-egg-lost-Russian-Tsar-shot-dead-emerged-American-flea-market.html

http://www.faberge.com/news/49_imperial-eggs.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/0/22879808

https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonydemarco/2013/03/29/exclusive-collection-of-faberge-eggs-available-on-vistajet-flights/#44a8b04b1081

http://www.christies.com/features/Faberge-6069-1.aspx

http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/20/world/faberge-third-imperial-egg/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/11434818/Faberge-eggs-all-you-need-to-know.html

http://www.pbs.org/treasuresoftheworld/faberge/flevel_2/flevel2_after_whereabouts.html

http://mentalfloss.com/article/24363/quick-10-10-faberge-egg-surprises

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