Pierre-Karl Fabergé (1846-1920)

Although the imagination and craftsmanship of Fabergé goldsmiths no longer need proving, their timeless creations always make an impact.

Icons, silverware and Imperial memorabilia... Russia enjoys a long tradition of excellence fostered by Imperial academies and manufactories.

Large parts of the late Karl Lagerfeld’s estate are being auctioned in Monaco December 3-5, and Paris, December 14-15. Around 1000 pieces from his various homes will be sold, including contemporary design pieces by Ron Arad, Art Deco pieces by André Mare, a Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons, and three Rolls-Royces. (monopol)

The radical architect and designer of the 1930s created a set of eight pieces, whose simplicity contrasted with the design of Artisans de Marolles.

Since October, 9th the exhibition "Carl Fabergé and Feodor Rückert. Masterpieces of Russian Enamel", which marks the centenary of the death of the famous jeweler, is on display in the Kremlin museums. It brings together 400 pieces signed by Fabergé, including several by his best craftsman Feodor Rückert.

The high jewelry and gemstone show, which will begin its fifth edition on November 3 in Geneva, is offering a showcase to the Fabergé Foundation on the occasion of its 40th anniversary. The Foundation will present more than 100 pieces from private collections, including two previously unidentified imperial eggs.

The Brighton Museum & Art Gallery has announced the unexpected discovery of five objects in its reserves from the celebrated House of Fabergé, the jewelers to the court of the Tsars. Estimated to have a total value of £1.17M, the objects include two enamel photo frames, two enamel resin pots and a small box. (cda)

Size, quality of execution and, of course, the model's celebrity status are just some of the highlights of this portrait by Karl Anton Hickel (1745-1798).

Art dealer Andre Ruzhnikov claims an exhibition of Fabergé works at Russia’s Hermitage Museum contains more than 20 “tawdry fakes” from the collection of businessman Alexander Ivanov. He has accused museum director Mikhail Piotrovsky of “dragging” the Hermitage’s reputation “through the gutter”. (Artnet)

To pay tribute to the couturier who died on 19 February, La Gazette has decided to focus on the collector, particularly his love for the French 18th century, which reflected several passions.