Tag: Historical Artifacts
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The Fabergé Company Once Created a Jeweled Potato
At the prestigious TEFAF art, antiques, and design fair in Maastricht this March, visitors were captivated by an unusual Fabergé Jeweled Potato displayed by A La Vieille Russie, a New York-based antiques shop renowned for Russian artifacts. This unique, gem-encrusted masterpiece showcased Fabergé’s signature blend of luxury and whimsy, featuring a potato carved from pinkie-brown…
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Queen Victoria Ordered Cover-Up of Michelangelo’s David Replica
Discover how Queen Victoria’s modesty led to covering a replica of Michelangelo’s David. Learn about this fascinating episode in art history and Victoria Covered Michelangelo’s David.