# Prehistoric Bird Eggs Christie’s is Set to Auction Giant Extinct Eggs From the Elephant Bir By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-04-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extinct-eggs References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/christies-auction-giant-egg-extinct-elephant-bird-around-45000.html) Christie's is consistently auctioning off some of the most luxurious things in the world, and this time it happens to be showcasing extinct eggs. The [prestigious auction house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phillips-decade-one) is putting a giant egg from the extinct elephant bird on the block, and are expecting it to sell for $45,000, but with such popular interest in the piece, it could potentially sell for much higher. This unique auction item would certainly attract [collectors who have a fascination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giga-pearl) for prehistoric items such like this. If you enjoy [prehistoric memorabilia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sothebys-nwa), this extinct egg is definitely something you would want in your collection. The giant elephant bird has been extinct for a very long time, and was known to grow over 11-feet tall and looked similar to an ostrich. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Extinct Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a marketplace or platform specifically for the auction or sale of rare and extinct items, catering to collectors interested in prehistoric memorabilia. - **Prehistoric Remnants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a technology or service that allows for the identification, authentication, and preservation of ancient artifacts and remnants, offering a new level of credibility and value for collectors. - **Demand for Natural History:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design interactive educational experiences or virtual reality platforms that bring extinct species and ancient history to life, tapping into the growing interest and curiosity in natural history. ### Who This Affects Most - **Auction Houses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced digital platforms or tools to enhance the auction experience and target a broader audience interested in unique collectibles such as extinct eggs. - **Memorabilia Collecting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online community or social platform specifically for collectors of prehistoric memorabilia, facilitating trades, sales, and discussions around rare and unique items. - **Educational Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive virtual reality experiences or gamified learning platforms that focus on natural history and ancient species, catering to the growing demand for educational entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large Cream Chocolate Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creme-egg-2.md) - [Luxe Film-Inspired Trinkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberg-x-007-octopussy-egg-objet.md) - [Collectibles-Focused Auction Departments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/department-x.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Rare Rally Prize Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartier-cheich.md) - [Cultivated Ice Age Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammoth-meatballs.md) - [Chocolate-Crafted Intricate Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bag.md) - [Accessible Luxury Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-exceptional-chocolate-egg.md) - [Seasoned Quail Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasoned-quail-eggs.md)