A Rare Fabergé Egg Hits the Market, Expected to Sell for $26M+
The luxury world is abuzz with the upcoming auction of a rare Fabergé egg, valued at over $26 million. The Winter Egg, crafted by Peter Carl Fabergé and his company for Russia's imperial family between 1885 and 1917, is an exquisite example of craftsmanship and design.
Measuring just 4 inches tall, this intricately carved rock crystal egg opens to reveal a delicate snowflake motif wrought in platinum and over 4,500 tiny diamonds. Inside the egg lies a tiny basket of bejewelled quartz flowers, symbolizing spring. The intricate details and stunning gemstones make this egg a true masterpiece of Fabergé's work.
Commissioned by Czar Nicholas II for his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, as an Easter present in 1913, the Winter Egg is one of just two created by female designer Alma Pihl. The other egg is owned by Britain's royal family. This rare piece of history is expected to surpass previous records set by other Fabergé eggs.
The Romanov royal family ruled Russia for 300 years before being ousted by the 1917 revolution, leading to the execution of Nicholas and his family in 1918. The egg was bought by a London dealer in the 1920s and changed hands several times before being lost for two decades. It was rediscovered and sold at Christie's auction house in 1994 for over $5.6 million.
Since then, it has resurfaced with a value that exceeds its previous sales of $9.6 million in 2002. Experts predict that the Winter Egg will break records and sell for over $26 million when it goes under the hammer on December 2nd.
Only 43 imperial Fabergé eggs remain in private hands, with most being held in museums. This rare opportunity to own a piece of history is a testament to the enduring appeal of these exquisite works of art.
The luxury world is abuzz with the upcoming auction of a rare Fabergé egg, valued at over $26 million. The Winter Egg, crafted by Peter Carl Fabergé and his company for Russia's imperial family between 1885 and 1917, is an exquisite example of craftsmanship and design.
Measuring just 4 inches tall, this intricately carved rock crystal egg opens to reveal a delicate snowflake motif wrought in platinum and over 4,500 tiny diamonds. Inside the egg lies a tiny basket of bejewelled quartz flowers, symbolizing spring. The intricate details and stunning gemstones make this egg a true masterpiece of Fabergé's work.
Commissioned by Czar Nicholas II for his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, as an Easter present in 1913, the Winter Egg is one of just two created by female designer Alma Pihl. The other egg is owned by Britain's royal family. This rare piece of history is expected to surpass previous records set by other Fabergé eggs.
The Romanov royal family ruled Russia for 300 years before being ousted by the 1917 revolution, leading to the execution of Nicholas and his family in 1918. The egg was bought by a London dealer in the 1920s and changed hands several times before being lost for two decades. It was rediscovered and sold at Christie's auction house in 1994 for over $5.6 million.
Since then, it has resurfaced with a value that exceeds its previous sales of $9.6 million in 2002. Experts predict that the Winter Egg will break records and sell for over $26 million when it goes under the hammer on December 2nd.
Only 43 imperial Fabergé eggs remain in private hands, with most being held in museums. This rare opportunity to own a piece of history is a testament to the enduring appeal of these exquisite works of art.
! $26 million for it? That's like findin' a golden ticket 
. I mean, can you even imagine gettin' your hands on somethin' that was made by Fabergé himself, back in the day 
? It's like ownin' a piece of history, ya know? And think about it, only 43 of these bad boys are still out there, with most bein' locked away in museums 
. This is like findin' a needle in a haystack 
. I'm rootin' for whoever buys this egg to make sure it's preserved and shown off for all to see 
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. Like, can you even imagine owning something that was made specifically for an empress? It's crazy to think about how many people have had a hand in the egg's history over the years, from Czar Nicholas II's gift to the current buyer. The level of craftsmanship and detail is insane - 4,500 tiny diamonds?! 
I mean, what even is the point of having that many diamonds on one little egg? 
But at the same time, it's like a piece of art history or something... 
! I mean, can you even imagine owning a Fabergé egg? They're literally like the ultimate status symbol 
. I don't know how much it'll sell for but $26M+ sounds crazy 
. It's wild to think about all the history behind this egg, from Czar Nicholas II to being lost in the 20s... what a story 
. And only 43 of these eggs are left in private hands? That's like, super rare 
. I'm definitely following this auction and hoping to see it break records 
I mean, can you even believe how crazy expensive this egg is gonna be? Like, I get it, it's a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and all that, but $26 million?! That's just wild 
? And what's up with only 43 Fabergé eggs left in private hands? That's like, super rare or something 
. I guess that's why people are so willing to shell out the cash for it... 
i mean just imagine owning a piece of russian imperial history 
its like the ultimate symbol of opulence and luxury 
and can you even believe it was originally made as an easter gift 
in 1913? talk about a family heirloom 
I can only imagine how amazing it must feel to hold something that was once owned by royalty... like Czar Nicholas II himself 
I mean, 43 imperial Fabergé eggs left in private hands? That's like finding a needle in a haystack, right? 
But for someone with that kind of taste and budget... well, good luck trying to find something better than this masterpiece 
on point, it's like art come to life 
. $26M+ is a pretty penny 
It's a true masterpiece 
! The history behind it is fascinating too 
and this one is even more stunning with those tiny diamonds