he Winter egg Created by the Russian jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé in 1913 on behalf of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II, it was sold today at auction in London for 22.89 million pounds sterling, equivalent to… 26 million euros.
The exquisite jewel created by the jeweler of the Romanov dynasty, commissioned by the last Tsar of Russia (deposed in 1918) as a gift for his mother Dagmar of Denmark, has today found a new owner after being sold at auction in Christie’s so-called “Classic Week”.
This series of Easter eggs has stood as a symbol of the heritage and history of the Romanovs, the prestige of the Tsar, and the splendor of his court.
At the same time, they turned the famous Russian jewelry house, then under the supervision of Peter Carl Fabergé, into a legend. He is It is considered the last of a wonderful series of artistic pieces.
It is the most exceptional piece at an auction dedicated to Fabergé, and belongs to one of the most important private collections of the last two decades.
“This is the third time Christie’s has been commissioned to sell great works of art,” Margo Oganesyan, director of Christie’s Fabergé and Russian Art Department, told El Cultural. Winter egg By Fabergé. “With only six other Imperial Easter Eggs in private collections, this is an exceptional opportunity for collectors to acquire one of Fabergé’s finest creations.”
The Fabergé auction includes nearly 50 lots from the same collection, including pieces of gemstones, animals, art objects and furniture, with a value ranging between £2,000 and £2 million.
From the Imperial series of Fabergé eggs, some are missing, He memorized forty-threeMost are in major museums around the world, some are owned by the Kremlin, and only seven (including the Winter Egg) remain in private hands, in collections such as those of the King of England or Prince Albert of Monaco.
The Fabergé market is still very strong around the world, But only on rare occasions are eggs from this series offered for auction. The last egg to be auctioned was a Rothschild egg in 2007, also at Christie’s in London. It realized £8.9 million, which is the current world record for a Fabergé work.
he Winter eggwho thought Lost for nearly two decades (between 1975 and 1994), it also broke the world record twice: when it was rediscovered and auctioned by Christie’s in 1994, and again in 2002.
“Imperial Easter eggs are widely regarded as some of the finest examples of decorative art in the world. Their craftsmanship, impeccable design and unparalleled craftsmanship set them apart from all other works of their time,” Oganesyan explained.
The expert adds: “Today, each egg is known by a specific name, but these names were not given by Fabergé.” “They gradually emerged over the course of the 20th century, appropriated by scholars, dealers and auction houses for easy reference. Originally, Fabergé invoices contained only descriptions, sometimes very detailed, as in the case of the Winter Egg, specifying the number of diamonds and materials used.”
The Winter Egg, the most extraordinary piece at the time of its creation, was in 1913 The most expensive piece ever produced by Fabergé.