Crystal Fabergé Egg Crafted for Russian Royalty Expected to Sell for More Than $26 Million

The Winter Egg by Faberge is displayed at Christie's auction rooms in London, on Nov. 27, 2025, it is expected to sell for in excess of 20 million UK Pounds when it is auctioned on Dec. 2. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo

LONDON—A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled by revolution is going up for auction, valued at more than 20 million pounds ($26.4 million).

Christie’s auction house says the Winter Egg is just one of seven of the opulent ovoids remaining in private hands. It will be offered for sale at Christie’s London headquarters on Tuesday.