Fabergé masterpieces at Christie’s auction in London

Christie’s auction house has announced its spring online sales series, Collections, taking place in New York, London, and Paris. The auctions will feature furniture and works of art from the 16th to 20th centuries, including treasures from The Wernher Collection of Fabergé, which has deep ties to the history of the Russian Imperial family. Afisha.London explores the upcoming auction and its most remarkable artifacts.

Imperial heritage: Fabergé’s iconic works at Christie’s auction

A highlight of the London Collections auction is a selection of rare Fabergé pieces from The Wernher Collection, originally assembled by Lady Zia Wernher, Countess Anastasia Mikhailovna de Torby, and her husband, Sir Harold Wernher.

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Lady Zia’s parents — Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of Russia and Countess Sophie Merenberg, Countess de Torby — were among Fabergé’s most distinguished clients, both in London and St. Petersburg. Some pieces in the collection were recorded as purchases by Emperor Nicholas II and his mother, Empress Maria Feodorovna, and were likely gifted to Grand Duke Michael.

Learn more about the history of Fabergé and its connection to the Russian Imperial family in our article. You can also explore Russia’s cultural heritage in the UK here.

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Stone flowers and the elephant collection

The centrepiece of the London auction is a selection of hardstone flowers set in rock crystal vases: forget-me-nots (estimated: £150,000–250,000) and wild strawberries (£120,000–180,000). These are considered to be Fabergé’s most exquisite creations.

The auction will also feature a collection of elephant figurines, carved from various hardstones, reflecting Countess de Torby’s fascination with these animals.

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The exhibition is now open for viewing, with bidding set to take place in London on April 8 and 9. This is a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire some of the last remaining Fabergé treasures still in private hands.

Many works by Fabergé, including the famous Easter eggs, can only be seen in museums. Watch Afisha.London’s in-depth review of the historic Fabergé exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum:

An exclusive event for jewellery enthusiasts in London

Dive into the world of luxury, beauty, and great competition between two famous jewellery brands at FRiDAY LaTE: “Clash of the Titans: Cartier and Fabergé”, which will take place on May 2 on the occasion of the opening of the Cartier exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. After the lecture, participants will visit the halls of the new exhibition to see and discuss Cartier creations.

Cover photo: Highlights of The Wernher Collection of Fabergé / Christie’s

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