Money is not any object on the subject of curating nice artwork collections. In the case of the subsequent multi-million artwork assortment for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s main luxurious cruise line opened its pockets broad for a novel masterpiece to solely show on the extremely anticipated Seven Seas Grandeur, which is able to set sail in November of 2023.
Regent is thought for decking its luxurious fleet’s partitions with distinctive art work by the likes of Picasso, Miró and Chagall, however for the Seven Seas Grandeur, it was determined that Regent would fee its personal private treasure to anchor the subsequent assortment. The pièce de resistance will likely be a bespoke, hand-crafted Egg Objet made solely by the revered jewellery maison of Fabergé. Entitled “Journey in Jewels,” it should turn into the primary Fabergé Egg Objet to reside completely at sea. And to be considered solely by privileged Regent passengers when it takes delight of place in Seven Seas Grandeur’s ornate atrium.
“With each new ship we want the journey itself to provide opportunities for discovery and enrichment as much as the destinations along the way,” mentioned Jason Montague, President and Chief Executive Officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Likewise, each Fabergé objet has a different story to tell, and we knew that our very own Fabergé x Regent Egg could become the type of awe-inspiring piece that would captivate and inspire our guests throughout their voyage with us.”
Founded in 1842, Fabergé has been some of the revered names in jewellery ever since Peter Carl Fabergé created the 50 ingenious Imperial Easter Eggs for the Romanov household between 1885 and 1916. Regent selected to associate with Fabergé due to the enduring jewellery model’s legacy of perfection, craftsmanship, and relentless pursuit for excellence. Similarly, Regent’s latest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur, is impressed by the previous and stunningly reimagined for the long run, exemplifying the cruise line’s Heritage of Perfection manifest with what’s promised to be unmatched area, service, delicacies, and transformative visitor experiences.
“For Fabergé to have been selected to create the jewel in the crown of Seven Seas Grandeur’s prestigious art collection is a very exciting milestone and a first in Fabergé’s 180-year history,” mentioned Josina von dem Bussche-Kessell, Fabergé Creative Director. “It’s a great privilege to be able to creatively pay homage to what makes being out at sea such a special experience.”
As a nod to the significance positioned on heritage by each Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Fabergé, the “Journey in Jewels” Egg Objet takes inspiration from the enduring Fabergé Winter Egg of 1913, whereas additionally closely representing the pure components of the ocean. Conjuring up visions of epic voyages on the water, the egg’s three-tiered base is a delicate cascading waterfall of ocean greens and delicate turquoise, whereas its outer shell’s soothing deep blue waves turn into lighter, earlier than breaking right into a sea spray of pearls.
Exterior options of the egg objet design embrace an ombre enamel shell; that is the very first time that Fabergé has utilized this intricate enameling approach to an egg, marking this a milestone second for the Maison. The outer egg “shell” is comprised of seven blades, representing the seven seas, which is able to unfurl to disclose a shock hidden inside, particulars of that are being saved as a intently guarded secret till Seven Seas Grandeur is christened subsequent 12 months.
“Journey in Jewels” will stand at roughly 18cm tall, with a three-tiered base which hides the motion of the egg’s opening mechanism – the primary time that Fabergé has hidden the motion on this approach. Designed by Fabergé’s Head of Design, Liisa Tallgren, ‘Journey in Jewels’ is being hand-crafted by a Fabergé Workmaster and a workforce of artisans based mostly in South-East England. From conception to crafting, the egg may have taken 48 months to finish.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Fabergé’s collaboration would be the centerpiece of two unique “Spotlight Voyages” which is able to immerse friends and artwork fans into the world of Fabergé and supply unique onboard entry to Fabergé experiences and specialists. The first unique crusing will likely be hosted by Fabergé’s Curatorial Director Dr. Géza von Habsburg on board Seven Seas Splendor in June 2023, crusing from Southampton, England to Stockholm, Sweden. Guests will discover Fabergé s connection to Great Britain and British royalty, earlier than extending to Scandinavia to find the origins of Fabergé’s craftspeople and the Fabergé collections in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Sarah Fabergé, great-granddaughter of Peter Carl Fabergé and founding member of the Fabergé Heritage Council, may even host a crusing on board Seven Seas Grandeur in 2024.
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