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In the dazzling world of precious stones and noble metals, certain jewelers stand out, mastering the art of harmonizing understated elegance with absolute refinement, genius with design, and sophistication with eternal, unforgettable splendor.
The name Fabergé, emblematic of originality and synonymous with the creations of a legendary house, has left an indelible mark on the history of jewelry and decorative arts. Renowned for uniting jewelry, artistic design, and utility into objets de luxe and objets de fantaisie, Fabergé's creations have always captivated with their exquisite craftsmanship. Fashioned from gold, silver, enamel, and precious stones, the pieces produced in Fabergé's workshops testify to exceptional virtuosity, marked by meticulous attention to detail and perfect material harmony. Even works inspired by earlier stylistic vocabularies bear the unmistakable mark of originality.

The National Museum of History of Moldova treasures a spectacular ladle, crafted in Fabergé's workshops in the late 19th century.
The Fabergé ladle is a curious blend of the "Russian style" and the "modern style." Made of solid silver, it features a circular, gold-plated bowl. Its raised, stylized handle (hook-shaped) is adorned with vegetal motifs, triple rings, and silver pearls. The rim is embellished with a wide band composed of rectangular medallions, decorated with spiral loops and stylized scales arranged alternately. The bowl is supported by four hemispherical feet. At the center, engraved inscriptions read: Eugenie von Platonow/St. Petersburg and ТОРГОВЫЙ ДОМЪ „АЛЕКСАНДРЪ"/1863/15/10/1913.
Research suggests that this ladle was commissioned by Alexander Trauberg, a first-guild merchant and owner of the "АЛЕКСАНДРЪ" Trading House located at Nevsky Boulevard 11, St. Petersburg. It was likely created to mark the 50th anniversary of his business in 1913.
The hallmark stamped on the base-Fabergé's K. ФАБЕРЖЕ logo surmounted by the Russian Empire's coat of arms, alongside the female profile in a kokoshnik within an oval frame, accompanied by the Greek letter Δ (delta) and the silver purity standard "88"-confirms that the piece was produced by Fabergé's Moscow branch.
The hypnotic charm of Fabergé's creations defined the aesthetic ideals of an era, embodying exuberance and refinement, crafted by a jeweler to kings and a king among jewelers.

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“Fryderyk Chopin: Life and Works”

February 24 – March 30, 2021

Fryderyk Chopin, born March 1, 1810 (or February 22, 1810), is considered one of the greatest pianists and composers of the Romantic era. A characteristic element of Chopin's works is the deep expressiveness and inspiration from the stylistic patterns of Polish folk music. His talent was revealed when he was only a few years old - the mentions of the brilliant child quickly delighted the Warsaw aristocracy.

On November 5, 1830, Chopin left Poland forever. After a long wandering, he finally went to Paris. On the way, Chopin kept a diary, in which he revealed his state of mind during his stay in Stuttgart, where he was seized with despair over the defeat of the November Uprising. It is believed that it was then that the first sketches for the "Revolutionary Étude" were created. The works of this period are full of drama, which gradually began to dominate the composer's work.

Despite living abroad, Chopin always remained in Poland with his heart and soul. He began to live the life of Polish emigrants, maintaining close relations with leading Polish intellectuals (Adam Mickiewicz, Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz, Ciprian Kamil Norwid).

On the verge of death, Chopin requested that, after he died, his heart be removed and sent to Warsaw. A vase with the composer's heart preserved in alcohol was smuggled to Poland in January 1850 by his older sister, Ludwika Jędrzejewiczowa. In Warsaw, she kept it in her apartment for a while, and later entrusted it to the missionary priests of the Church of the Holy Cross, which was, in fact, the parish church of the Chopin family. The commemorative plaque bears the inscription: To Fryderyk Chopin from compatriots. Above there is a quote from the Gospel of Matthew: Where your wealth is, there will your heart be.

The exhibition dedicated to the Polish composer is created by the Polish Institute in Bucharest and can be seen on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova between February 24 and March 30, 2021.

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Fabergé Ladle

“Fryderyk Chopin: Life and Works”

February 24 – March 30, 2021

#Exhibit of the Month