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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jenny Garnsworthy

Russian Emperor’s ‘Winter egg’ gift to mother set to sell for more than £20 million

The Winter Egg, a Faberge egg commissioned by Emperor Nicholas II in 1913 -

A Faberge egg, commissioned by Emperor Nicholas II in 1913, is poised to fetch over £20 million at auction.

Known as the Winter Egg, this exquisite piece was an Easter gift for his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, and is hailed as one of Faberge’s most lavish imperial creations.

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