Carl Christian Ficki faience dishes – Kristiina Hiiesalu lecture at “White Gold”

Since 30 October 2026 the Estonian History Museum’s Maarjamäe Palace has been hosting the exhibition “White Gold: the story of Estonian porcelain”, which presents the history of our porcelain industry. The exhibition is accompanied by a lecture series in which experts on the subject look at the story of Estonian porcelain from different angles.

On Saturday 16 January 2027 Kristiina Hiiesalu, senior curator at the Tallinn City Museum, gives a lecture on the faience dishes of the Carl Christian Ficki manufactory.

The talk covers the manufactory’s objects, their different types and forms, and models found in other museums and collections outside Estonia.

The lecture takes place in the fireplace hall of Maarjamäe Palace, starting at 13:00.

With a lecture ticket you can also visit the exhibition at Maarjamäe Palace on your own.

Upcoming lectures linked to the exhibition:

13 February 2027: “A delicate industry. The Art Products Combine and the porcelain painting studio”, a lecture by Kai Lobjakas at the exhibition “White Gold: the story of Estonian porcelain”

13 March 2027: “The legendary Langebraun”, a lecture by Anne Ruussaar at the exhibition “White Gold: the story of Estonian porcelain”