The Winter Egg by Faberge is displayed at Christie’s auction rooms in London on Nov. 27, 2025. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP PhotoLONDON—A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled by revolution shattered records Tuesday as it sold at auction for 22.9 million pounds ($30.2 million).The Winter Egg, which was compared to the iconic Mona Lisa, was just one of seven of the opulent ovoids remaining in private hands, Christie’s London auction house said.
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