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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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The Tamer of Steel, in Chisinau

November 29, 2023 - Janaury 7, 2024

Daniel Rădulescu, Romanian contemporary artist, known for his special technique of steel sculpture, the most collected artist working in steel in Romania, presents his creations in Chisinau on the occasion of Romania's National Day. The public can admire for a month 8 of his iconic works, made entirely of steel.

Daniel Rădulescu (b. 1990, Brașov) makes his sculptures by hand modeling, with thousands of layers of molten steel, without using molds or forms. This feature makes his sculptures unique, impossible to replicate. Daniel Rădulescu is one of the best-known artists in Romania, his metal sculptures are sought after by collectors from all over the world. The prices of his works increased in 2022 by 1,600% compared to his first works sold.

He studied the sphere of digital and 3D graphics, until he became captivated by any tangible material, from stone, wood and plaster, to the hardness and at the same time fluidity of metal. He explored many possible steel processing technologies until it took shape under his hands. The texture resulting from his impressive working technique has become an emblem of the artist. Daniel Rădulescu has made 97 sculptures to date, all of which are in private collections in 10 countries on 3 continents.

"I want to instill empathy and make visitors look beyond a hard material like steel. Two of these works are inspired by Greek mythology, Bacchus and Daedalus. Each has its own story, but both are made in different chapters of their personal lives. Together, I feel that the 8 sculptures represent me and reconstruct a route of my life; they will communicate well in a common space," says the artist Daniel Rădulescu.

The exhibition takes place at the National Museum of History of Moldova in Chisinau, Bronze Hall, from November 29 to December 20, 2023, and the opening takes place on November 29, at 16:00.

The project is financed by the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova within the Government of Romania.