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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 event with the title “Moldova’s Got Art”

June 3, 2022

On Friday, June 3, 2022, the courtyard of the National Museum of History of Moldova was full of yellow, the color of inspiration, and of floral prints, the symbols of endless summer!

The event with the title "Moldova's Got Art", organized by Aquarelle, brought together good people who are in love with art and beauty. It was attended by painters, artists, journalists, doctors, businesspersons, or just art lovers, dressed in Van Gogh's sunny yellow tones or decorated with floral prints, delighting with their unusual attires. Angela Sîrbu, the founder and general manager of the Aquarelle Group Holding, thanks to whose efforts this special evening took place, set the tone of it.

The organizers prepared a vast artistic program supported by the Symphony Orchestra of the Sergei Lunkevich National Philharmonic, along with the special guests of the evening: Mihai Munteanu, Constantin Moscovici, Iurie Matei, Pavel Obreja, Petru Vutcărău and their disciples. Another surprise was the exhibition of paintings and sculptures.

The event is aimed at promoting young talents and supporting the best graduates in the field of art, students of the Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts, the Ștefan Neaga College of Music, the Alexandru Plămădeală College of Fine Arts, and the Ciprian Porumbescu School of Music.

The National Museum of History of Moldova stands for the promotion of national values and culture and is glad to be a part of such wonderful events.