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Lot Essay
Gustav Fabergé (1814–1893) earned the title of master goldsmith in 1841 and opened his shop at 12 Bolshaya Morskaya street a year later. There is limited information about the output of Gustav Fabergé and this bangle is one of the few known pieces retailed by the firm. In addition to his creations from his own workshop, Gustav Fabergé retailed other jeweler’s pieces, some of which were imported from abroad. For other examples of works retailed by Gustav Fabergé, such as agate necklaces, earrings and bracelets see G. von Habsburg, Fabergé Hofjuwelier der Zaren, Munich, 1986, p. 107, no. 2-4 and G. von Habsburg, Fabergé: Imperial Craftsman and His World, London, 2000, p. 45, no. 21-23.
Gustav retired to Dresden in 1860, leaving his business in the hands of Hiskias Pendin, his friend and partner. After embarking on a grand tour of Europe and apprenticeship to the jewelry house of Friedman, his first son Carl Fabergé returned to St Petersburg a skilled craftsman with vast knowledge of the treasuries and kunstkammers of Europe. In 1870 Pendin died and Carl Fabergé assumed complete management of his father’s firm, establishing it as one of the most famous in history (op.cit., London, 2000, p. 20-21).
Gustav retired to Dresden in 1860, leaving his business in the hands of Hiskias Pendin, his friend and partner. After embarking on a grand tour of Europe and apprenticeship to the jewelry house of Friedman, his first son Carl Fabergé returned to St Petersburg a skilled craftsman with vast knowledge of the treasuries and kunstkammers of Europe. In 1870 Pendin died and Carl Fabergé assumed complete management of his father’s firm, establishing it as one of the most famous in history (op.cit., London, 2000, p. 20-21).