HOUSTON—Discover the spectacular designs of Peter Carl Fabergé, the master goldsmith and legendary jeweler still celebrated for his inventive designs and meticulous craftsmanship, through a special exhibition, Fabergé: Imperial Jeweler to the Tsars opening at the Houston Museum of Natural Science Nov. 13, 2009.
“There have been many Faberge exhibitions around the world over the last several decades. However, very few have showcased some of the most rare and spectacular masterpieces he created, which are on display in this special exhibition,” said Joel A. Bartsch, president of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. “The emphasis here is on the objects of luxury that he created—common, everyday objects that he developed with a sense of turning the everyday into the extraordinary. For example, visitors will see numerous utilitarian items, such as cigarette lighters and cases, numerous hat pins, which have been transformed into objects of luxury by Fabergé and his firm.”
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