In 1882, Agathon, Faberge's younger brother, joined him in the family business. As noted on the
Imperial Court, Inc. website, the brothers "were well known for elaborate gold and silver items, but wanted to introduce something new. The two set out to create their own designs. Soon the name Faberge became a fashion statement."
Later that year, Faberge was invited to participate in the Moscow Pan-Russian Exhibition. He was awarded a gold medal. More importantly however, his works caught the eye of Alexander III, the Tsar of Russia, who was a great patron of the arts. Faberge's career was about to accelerate.
Caught Attention of the Tsar
As noted on the Imperial Court, Inc. website, Faberge's creations were singled out from hundreds of other jewelers by the Tsar. Alexander "declared him the re-inventor of Russian jewelry art," and became his biggest supporter and best customer. Faberge was happy and honored, as Alexander was not an easy man to please. In his book The Lost Fortune of the Tsars, William Clarke, wrote "Both Nicholas (the heir to the Russian throne) and his father, Alexander III, encouraged Faberge to turn his genius to the production of further exquisite items for their family and friends-brooches, cigarette cases, necklaces, miniatures of all kinds and, of course, to the creation of the famous Faberge Easter eggs." Faberge also worked with gold, silver, gems, and other materials, and created flower arrangements, figure groups, and animals.
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