A stunning Fabergé egg has shattered records, selling for a staggering £22.9m in London. The Imperial Winter Egg, crafted by renowned jeweller Carl Fabergé, is one of the few remaining examples of these exquisite masterpieces from Russia's imperial family.
The 8.2cm high egg was created in 1913 as a gift to Tsar Nicholas II's mother and features an astonishing 4,500 diamonds, set against the backdrop of rock crystal and platinum snowflake motifs. When opened, it reveals a delicate basket of white quartz flowers within.
This remarkable sale marks a new world auction record for a Fabergé work, solidifying the enduring significance of this iconic piece. The Imperial Winter Egg is one of just seven examples remaining in private hands, after being crafted by the Fabergé house between 1885 and 1917. The previous record-breaking sale was £8.9m, achieved in 2007.
Christie's auction house stated that today's result sets a new benchmark for this masterpiece, affirming its enduring value to collectors worldwide. The anonymous buyer remains unknown, but their decision to shatter records is a testament to the allure of Fabergé's intricate and breathtaking designs.
The 8.2cm high egg was created in 1913 as a gift to Tsar Nicholas II's mother and features an astonishing 4,500 diamonds, set against the backdrop of rock crystal and platinum snowflake motifs. When opened, it reveals a delicate basket of white quartz flowers within.
This remarkable sale marks a new world auction record for a Fabergé work, solidifying the enduring significance of this iconic piece. The Imperial Winter Egg is one of just seven examples remaining in private hands, after being crafted by the Fabergé house between 1885 and 1917. The previous record-breaking sale was £8.9m, achieved in 2007.
Christie's auction house stated that today's result sets a new benchmark for this masterpiece, affirming its enduring value to collectors worldwide. The anonymous buyer remains unknown, but their decision to shatter records is a testament to the allure of Fabergé's intricate and breathtaking designs.
I mean i knew these faberge eggs were super rare and valuable but whoa! 
it just goes to show how much people love history and art and are willing to pay top dollar for it 
the diamonds on this egg tho are insane 
4,500 of them?!? that's like a whole different level of bling 
the previous record was £8.9m so it's crazy to see it double in value 
maybe this means people will start looking for more faberge eggs to add to their collections? 
it's crazy how something so beautiful can hold such value, like, people are literally willing to pay millions for a work of art that was made 112 years ago 
£22.9m is crazy! Guess some rich person wanted to own a piece of history 1913... priceless 
just can't believe how expensive that egg got!! £22.9m is wild 
i mean, 4,500 diamonds is insane 
and rock crystal & platinum snowflake motifs? so elegant 
it's no wonder this thing sold for so much record after record 
christie's did amazing job with the auction 
and now that buyer must be super rich 
is gonna be fun to watch this one unfold 
. and the fact that there are only a few remaining examples means that they're super rare and valuable, you know? it's no wonder why collectors are willing to break the bank for them 
. i'm definitely going to have to do some research on Fabergé now, this is so interesting! 
i wonder what it's like to own one of these masterpieces... do u think the buyer is some kinda collector or just someone who likes fancy stuff? 
... I'm actually pretty neutral about it, but at the same time, I think it's kinda crazy that someone paid so much money for an egg 
... but on the other hand, those Fabergé eggs are straight fire, and 4,500 diamonds is no joke 
anyway, its wild how something made so long ago still holds value like this, its like time just stands still when its good stuff is around 
anyway, £22.9m is crazy 
anyway, congrats 2 the buyer whoever they are! hope they enjoy showin off ur new fabulousness 
The fact that it's one of only seven remaining examples is mind-blowing too! 
. Its just sad that there are only 7 examples left, I mean can you imagine if more were out there? 
maybe they're a collector trying to complete the collection or someone who wants to own a piece of history and can afford it 
. Who knows who the buyer is, but they must be a serious collector to pull off such a score 
. 4,500 diamonds, though? That's insane