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Imperial Fabergé Necklace Dazzles at Sotheby's
3 Jun
Summary
- A rare Fabergé necklace valued at up to $600,000 leads a new auction.
- The necklace, one of the largest known, features aquamarines and diamonds.
- Historic Russian Crown Jewels, including diamond flower trimmings, are also featured.
Sotheby's is set to present a rare Imperial Fabergé necklace, valued between $400,000 and $600,000, at its inaugural Artistic Luxury auction on June 17. This exceptional piece, featuring aquamarines and diamonds, is noted as one of the largest necklaces created by Fabergé and carries Russian royal provenance from Emperor Nicholas II's reign.
Complementing the top lot are historically significant diamond flower dress trimmings attributed to Louis David Duval, from the time of Catherine the Great. These pieces, dating to circa 1780, were documented in the 1925 publication "Russia's Treasure of Diamonds and Precious Stones" after being seized following the Bolshevik Revolution and later sold in 1927.
Also featured is a guilloché enamel Fabergé desk clock that belonged to Empress Marie Feodorovna, mother of Emperor Nicholas II, with an estimate of $70,000 to $90,000. The auction, led by Helen Culver Smith, aims to showcase the fusion of luxury and artistry in various mediums.
