Lot 21

Theo Faberge Gilt English Porcelain LE Phoenix Egg

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Theo Faberge Gilt English Porcelain LE Phoenix Egg

Estimate: $100 - $1,000

Current Bid: $50

(1 Bid)

September 25, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
Sunrise, FL, US

Description:

An English bone china porcelain egg, titled "The Phoenix Egg," produced circa 1990 in a limited edition of 500 for the St. Petersburg Collection by Theo Faberge (1922-2007). Inspired by the Greek mythology legend of the phoenix, a bird reborn from the flames, this piece symbolizes hope, immortality, and spiritual rebirth. The egg features four hand-painted panels depicting the stages of anxiety, tranquility, hope, and fulfillment, each adorned with putti angels and sunburst designs.

Upon opening, the egg reveals a sterling silver phoenix bird with sapphire eyes, rising from vermeil flames. The phoenix is mounted on a circular sterling silver base platform, hallmarked on the top and featuring a relief Maltese Cross design on the underside. The egg is crowned with an Imperial Russian crown finial, embellished with rubies.

The artist's gilt signature and edition number "215" are located on the egg, along with the original "MADE IN ENGLAND" label affixed to the underside. The piece is accompanied by its original hinged and fitted gold display case, which includes the artist's plate signature on the fabric-lined interior door.

Dimensions: 6 X 3.5 X 3.5 in.

Condition: Good overall condition having mild age related surface wear. Display case has mild storage wear. Estate fresh to the market.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $24,999 $1,000
$25,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $249,999 $10,000
$250,000 $499,999 $25,000
$500,000 + $50,000