Cigarette Case

Carl FabergéWW-1891-162798

1891·Silver, silve gilt, and enamel·1.6 × 12.4 × 8.6 cm (1 1/2 × 4 7/8 × 3 3/8 in.)

Mrs. Clive Runnells Memorial Fund

Catalogue

Year: 1891
Medium: Silver, silve gilt, and enamel
Dimensions: 1.6 × 12.4 × 8.6 cm (1 1/2 × 4 7/8 × 3 3/8 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Carl Fabergé

Artist

Carl Fabergé

One of the greatest craftsmen of his time, Peter Carl Fabergé was the creator of marvellous works epitomising creative genius and impeccable craftsmanship. The son of jeweller Gustav Fabergé, founder of the eponymous firm, Carl studied jewellery under his father’s guidance and subsequently furthered his studies in Frankfurt, Dresden and Florence. At his return in St. Petersburg he began working for the Fabergé firm under the supervision of Hiskias Pendin, taking complete management of the firm at age 24, after Pendin’s death.

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