Fabergé Masterpieces : The Exquisite Art of Imperial Eggs | SLICE WHO | FULL DOCUMENTARY

For over a century, the name Fabergé has been synonymous with the world’s most extravagant Easter eggs. Today, the Imperial Eggs continue to hold an unmatched position in the history of decorative arts. But Fabergé's work extends far beyond these famous eggs.

Fabergé crafted a range of exquisite, intricately detailed creations that captivated the art world and sparked the passion of collectors worldwide. He revolutionized traditional jewelry and built an exceptional industry.

This film immerses you into the incredible universe created by the House of Fabergé. Beyond the eggs, it retraces the destiny of the Fabergé Clan and explores their entire body of work. It's an extraordinary human adventure set against the backdrop of a declining Russian Empire on the brink of revolution.

Documentary : Fabergé, the Making of A Legend
Directed by : Jean-Pierre Cottet
Production : Martange Productions

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[SLICE_Who]

Did you know Fabergé created more than just the famous Imperial Eggs? What are your thoughts on his other incredible jewels?

[derekdzinich]

If anyone reading this lives in/around the Washington, DC area, there are a few BEAUTIFUL Faberge eggs at the Hillwood Estate/Museum. The house used to belong to Marjorie Merriweather-Post, and she was an avid collector of Romanov art and artifacts. Definitely worth a visit!

[sabbyd]

I don't think I have seen such close ups of Faberge before. Wonderful !

[donaldwarriner]

The best documentary I've seen on Faberge.

I was stunned at the beaty of these eggs which were displayed in Dubrovnik in 2007! Before the entry into the Dukes court in Dubrovnik we saw armed security officers with automatic rifles which kind of gave us a hint on the total value of these magnificent objects! The one egg with pearls and lilies of the valley on pink motherpearl was my absolute favourite. Some expert present told us that this particular one could then be worth around 10-12 million dollars! Truly amazing and a once in a lifetime experience among royalty!

[Sugarbears]

Saw objects that I had never seen before. Lovely.

[rachelread]

Have always been fascinated by the eggs and the lives/deaths of the romanovs.... Thank you for this video and the close ups of the eggs

[gangoffour]

I have always considered the Faberge Eggs some of the greatest works of art of all time.

[Bluesidian]

OMG how outstandingly beautiful . Talent i've yet to see in todays age of cheap material and mass production. How i wish this caliber of beauty was available today in age.

[arjunocalmiridoirobi]

Watching this feels like forever and eternal beauty

[theempath]

Beautiful eggs. I have heard of them, but never knew their history, or that they hid little gifts as well. I knew the Russians killed the Tsar and his family, as there was a lot that went on at that time, including the Ottoman war. Russia seemed like a decent place then, when the Tsars were around, and to think the eggs were dismantled for their gold is heartbreaking. I have read somewhere that there are more of the eggs that were saved, hidden and moved to other Countries, so they are out there somewhere. But I doubt anyone will find them as they are so valuable. They could even be in a museum or museums, but whether they are for the public eye or not, it has to be seen. As for all the other things that were made, they are highly valuable as well, all were beautiful pieces of art, and to be able to see some of them is very pleasing to the eye. Truly beautiful. Thank you for the video, the history of the eggs and the history of the Tsars and their family is extremely enjoyable.

[kyleethekelt]

Thank you for the verbal descriptions of many of the pieces. As a blind viewer they are particularly appreciated.

[charlisays]

I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. What absolute engineering and craftsmanship 😍😍

[Onionbaron]

The magic of the brain and the hands of master!

[Dreez]

I never understood the fascination over fabergè items until now... true craftmanship.

[JpWells-jvxd]

It is a joy to see such exquisite items of beauty, imagination and skill.

[RattledPan]

Holy smokes! So much of this are objects I have not seen before--and the historical significance of each egg, the Romanovs and the time leading up to the downfall of it all. The film that you somehow found and included here adds a dimension that, as great as this documentary is, would have lost the impact these films brought to both sides of the people and autocracy. I was lucky enough to see a showing of the Fabergé eggs in Los Angeles many years ago--fifty years? I think it was. My point is that seeing them in the early 1970s, nose pushed to the glass covers on all of these objects--still stays firmly placed in my mind.
Thank you so much for this presentation! I've passed it on to a couple of people that will lose their minds when they see all of this!💐💐

[Raptureready-vw]

The beauty of faberge eggs are unmatched. Fascinating

[garfieldwilliams]

A lot of those eggs were reported stolen and a lot of them were never found but one person bought some of the eggs at the auction house a Sotheby’s and he was allowed to keep them until his death, those eggs now reside at the Kremlin in Russia, a long with the pyramid case.

[iainsutherland]

I just find that whole period in history fascinating. Everything that Faberge produced was simply stunning. The trans-Siberian egg is my personal favourite. I actually found this documentary quite emotional, I don’t know why.