The Imperial Easter Eggs of Carl Fabergé

Presented by Toby Faber

Between 1885 – 1916, Carl Fabergé made 50 jewelled eggs – Easter presents from Russia’s last two emperors to their wives. The most famous surviving symbols of the Romanov Empire, they are supreme examples of the jeweller’s art, albeit playthings of a decadent court. Given broad artistic freedom, Fabergé had to satisfy just three rules: each gift should be egg shaped; contain some surprise to delight its recipient; and differ from any predecessor. The result? Treasures demonstrating ingenuity and creativity, with few parallels. Their maker’s relentless search for novelty also yielded a fabulously quirky illustrated history of the Romanovs’ decline ahead of the 1917 Revolution.

Dates and Locations

Friday 1 August 2025 Mudgee (NSW)

Monday 11 August 2025 Newcastle (NSW)

Friday 15 August 2025 Shoalhaven (NSW)

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