‘The only branch of Fabergé outside of Russia opened in London in 1903, and this transformed Fabergé into an Anglo-Russian phenomenon,’ says Kieran McCarthy, who is the curator of ‘Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution’ at the city’s Victoria and Albert Museum
'The only branch of Fabergé outside of Russia opened in London in 1903, and this transformed Fabergé into an Anglo-Russian phenomenon,' says Kieran McCarthy, who is the curator of 'Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution' at the city's Victoria and Albert Museum pic.twitter.com/XdgRk782t3
the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance) website states,
This exhibition will explore master goldsmith, Carl Fabergé – whose internationally recognised firm symbolised Russian craftsmanship, luxury and elegance – and the Anglo-Russian relationship which saw the opening of a London branch in 1903.
Opening on Saturday, 20 November 2021
Gallery 39 and the North Court
£18.00
Photography is not permitted Bags larger than 45cm x 30cm x 30cm are not allowed in the exhibition Our cloakrooms are currently closed Extra bag searches are in operation
EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
Fabergé’s premises at 173 New Bond Street in 1911. Image Courtesy of The Fersman Mineralogical Museum, Moscow and Wartski, London
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Sources: V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum) website, Reuters on Twitter, 18/11/2021