Rare Imperial Fabergé Egg Goes Up for Sale — Could Fetch Over £20 Million
This week, a true treasure of imperial Russian craftsmanship — The Winter Egg by Fabergé — is heading to auction in London, with experts predicting it could sell for more than £20 million (roughly US $26 million).

A Jewel from a Lost Dynasty
The Winter Egg was commissioned in 1913 by Tsar Nicholas II as an Easter gift for his mother, Maria Feodorovna.

Crafted by designer Alma Pihl, it is one of the most stunning pieces ever created by Fabergé: a rock-crystal shell etched with delicate snowflake motifs, set in platinum and encrusted with thousands of diamonds — and when opened, reveals a tiny basket of jewel-studded quartz flowers.

About 43 imperial Fabergé eggs survive today — but only a handful remain in private hands. The Winter Egg is among those rare few, making it one of the most coveted objects in the world of decorative art.

A History of Record-Breaking Sales
Rare Faberge egg set to smash sales record at London auction

The first time the Winter Egg went under the hammer was in 1994 at Christie’s Geneva — then selling for 7.3 million Swiss francs. In 2002, it changed hands again for US $9.6 million at Christie’s New York.

Now, as the piece re-emerges onto the market, it carries a staggering estimate well beyond previous records. If it sells for the predicted amount, it could become the most expensive Fabergé egg ever auctioned — a title that has long captured the imaginations of collectors worldwide.

Why This Sale Is a Big Deal
Rare Fabergé egg expected to sell for more than $26 million

Unmatched craftsmanship & heritage: The Winter Egg represents the artistry and extravagance of the late Romanov court — a frozen moment of imperial splendour preserved in crystal, diamond, and platinum. For many, it’s more than an object — it’s a symbol of history, beauty, and cultural legacy.

Extreme rarity: With so few imperial eggs left in private hands, opportunities to acquire such a piece are virtually nonexistent. Owning one is among the highest honours in the world of fine art and historical collectibles.

Record-setting potential: At a time when interest in rare artifacts and decorative arts is booming, this auction could reshape market expectations — not just for Fabergé eggs, but for high-end collectibles in general.

What Could Unlock the New Record?
As the auction date approaches:

Bidders from around the world — private collectors, museums, even national institutions — are expected to compete fiercely.

Provenance, condition, and the sheer historical weight of the Winter Egg will likely spur bidding wars, pushing the final price far beyond the pre-sale estimate.

Given growing interest in Russian imperial artifacts and their rarity, some believe the Winter Egg could sell for well over £20 million, possibly reaching prices few decorative art pieces ever see.