Fabergé Winter Egg Sells for $30 Million, an Auction Record

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jin Yu YoungDecember 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM

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A Fabergé Winter Egg, created in 1913 for Czar Nicholas II of Russia, sold for over $30 million at a London auction on Tuesday, setting a record for the jeweler's creations. The egg, one of 50 made for the Russian imperial family between 1885 and 1917, is considered among Fabergé's finest works, featuring crystal, platinum, and thousands of rose diamonds. Designed by Alma Pihl, it was presented to Nicholas II's mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, for Easter. After the Russian Revolution, the egg was acquired by the Soviet government, later sold, and eventually resurfaced in the 1990s after being considered lost since the 1970s. The Winter Egg's intricate design and historical significance continue to attract collectors.

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