Fabergé Museum, Art museum in Baden-Baden, Germany.
The Fabergé Museum in Baden-Baden displays ornate eggs, decorative objects, and precious metalwork created by Russian jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé. The collection shows pieces from different periods of his workshop, each featuring detailed craftsmanship and rare materials.
The Fabergé company was founded in Saint Petersburg in 1842 by Gustav Fabergé and continued from 1872 by his son Peter Carl, who supplied the Russian imperial court from 1885 to 1917. The firm closed after the October Revolution. Russian collector Alexander Ivanov opened this museum in Baden-Baden on 9 May 2009, after buying and renovating the building for about 17 million euros.
The collection shows the skill of Russian jewelers who worked in the late 1800s and early 1900s. You can see how these craftspeople turned precious materials into objects full of intricate details.
The museum is located at Sophienstraße 30 and opens daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Be aware that the building does not have wheelchair access, so plan your visit accordingly if you need mobility assistance.
The museum's best-known piece is the Rothschild egg, bought by Alexander Ivanov at Christie's in London on 28 November 2007 for £8 million. In December 2014 Vladimir Putin gave it to the Hermitage for its 250th anniversary; days earlier, customs officers had raided the Baden-Baden museum.
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