A Revolution In Russia: Art Sep 12, 2008
" Even bastions of conservatism are introducing contemporary art. The Hermitage has a new department focusing on contemporary art and has had annual exhibitions for the last three years. "There is a very aggressive and very competitive art environment in Russia," she reported. Prior to the eruption of contemporary art, Ms. Bullock said most Russian art sold was in the area of decorative arts-rugs and Faberge eggs were prime examples. "The places people were able to get them were from antiques... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Christie's prices Chippendale hoard at $21m Sep 8, 2008
Everyone's heard of the fabulous Faberge bejewelled eggs from the Russian firm that counted most of Europe's royalty as customers ... It would have been easy to miss the little Faberge gem on show at one of Bonhams and Goodman's Sydney viewings a few weeks back - a miniature elephant carved in pink rhodonite, with inset diamond eyes, in a fitted case. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Despite merchandising presence Valentine's Day sneaks up on men Feb 13, 2008
I clipped a story about an auction for an enamel-and-gold Faberge egg that sold at a London auction not long ago, for 18 ... The price set a record for Faberge eggs, easily beating the 9 ... Check your closet and attic to see if you have one of these Faberge eggs. (New Iberia, LA)
Art steams ahead despite the ructions Feb 1, 2008
A pair of royal salvers by the London makers Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith dated 1804 and bearing the arms of Prince of Wales, later George IV, brought $8225, and a fine Faberge plain silver tea glass holder, bought by Dr Blackwell at Christie's in New York, sold for just over $3000. ABORIGINAL RECORDS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Prices soaring for collectibles Jan 19, 2008
8 million, a mechanical bank Jonah and the Whale for 414,000, a rainbow spatter ware Festoon pattern plate for 37,400 and the Rothschild family s pink Faberge egg for 18. 5 million. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Right royal cup goes down a treat Sep 28, 2007
Any doubts that had been raised as to the authenticity of a Faberge imperial presentation kovsh offered at Mascot auctioneer Vickers & Hoad last weekend were quickly dismissed when, amid keen international and local bidding, the richly enamelled Russian ritual drinking vessel soared to $120,000, more than 10 times the pre-sale estimate ... The kovsh went unsold at her 1999 sale, but not so a set of vodka glasses marked for Faberge and workmaster Michael Perchin, which turned out to be dubious... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Faberge and other things fabulous Sep 22, 2007
International buyers, including a couple of London retailers and New York and Californian collectors, were already lining up mid-week to bid on the phone for the best items at this weekend's sale, especially some rare, well-provenanced Faberge ... For Sotheby's it must have recalled the Russian energy mogul Victor Vekselberg's pre-emptive $US90 million buy-up of the Forbes collection, a round dozen Faberge imperial eggs, in New York in April 2004 ... The big drawcard of the Sydney auction is a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A National Treasure: 30 Years of Antiques Roadshow Sep 1, 2007
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. Porcelain, paintings and pewter goblets may not be the most obvious ingredients for a hit TV series. (Independent)
Clubs and shields take the offensive Aug 11, 2007
Take the Faberge gem-studded eggs made for Russia's Romanov dynasty, or the deco jewellery of Wallis Simpson, for whom Britain's King Edward VIII cut short his reign. It is similar with oriental carpets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Faberge as Businessman Mar 5, 2007
Quality, customer service, and branding gave Faberge his edge ... Faberge's business saavy made him an international and highly collectible brand ... Faberge followed trend, but he made sure to be the trend as well. (Suite101.com)
