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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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“Treasures of Krakow”

September 3-30, 2021

Monuments of world significance, fascinating stories, the unforgettable atmosphere of the Main Square, as well as special modern architecture are the hallmarks of Krakow, one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. You can discover them by visiting the exhibition "Treasures of Krakow", presented on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova in Chisinau, until September 30, 2021.

The exhibition "Treasures of Krakow", prepared by the International Cultural Center of the City and developed in the Romanian version by the Polish Institute in Bucharest, is a tale of the city - the seat of Polish kings, the former capital of the country, a treasure trove of works of art and souvenirs inscribed in a unique architectural ensemble.

Krakow is one of the oldest European university centers, a city of poets, writers and artists, which in the Middle Ages was one of the most important metropolises in Central Europe. Cosmopolitan, multicultural, open to influences from abroad, it nevertheless remained the most Polish city in Poland.

The exhibition can become a key to understanding the phenomenon of Krakow's popularity among tourists from all over the world.

The exhibition panels present 90 treasures of the city - works of art and architecture, monuments and examples of intangible heritage associated with Krakow, often ranked as masterpieces. They allow us to trace the history of the metropolis from the early Middle Ages, through the development of the city in the times of Casimir the Great, the Jagiellonian dynasty and the Renaissance. They show the extent of the decline during the Swedish Deluge, the divisions of Poland and the German occupation during World War II.

The panels lead viewers from the days of the first socialist city in Poland to the present day, when, after the political transformation, Krakow is experiencing a period of spectacular development, creatively combining the present with the rich heritage of more than a thousand years of history.

This time, the exhibition "Treasures of Krakow" can be seen on the fence of the National Museum of History of Moldova (31 August 1989 Street, 121 A, Chisinau) from 3 to 30 September 2021.

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Fabergé Ladle

“Treasures of Krakow”

September 3-30, 2021

#Exhibit of the Month