# The Value of Rediscovered Art $18M Faberge Egg By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-10-09 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-egg References: [video.google](http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2269721889007259339&q=faberge+egg&total=245&start=0&num=100&so=0&type=search&plindex=0) & [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/unrecorded-faberge-egg-could-fetch-18-million/) A previously unrecorded Faberge egg has been rediscovered. It's a well known fact that when a previously unknown, but highly collectible, piece of art shows up, the art world gets out their checkbooks. An engagement gift to Baron Edouard de Rothschild, the egg has a clock with a diamond set cockerel that pops up and flaps its wings every hour. Christie's estimates the Faberge egg will bring upwards of $18 million, almost double the $9.6 million set by the Imperial Winter Egg sold by Christie's in New York in 2002. [Faberge Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice) represent opulence and rarity that is unmatched in the art world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rediscovered Art:** The rediscovery of previously unknown art pieces presents an opportunity for collectors and investors to acquire valuable and highly sought-after works. - **Collectible Art Market:** The highly collectible art market thrives on the discovery of rare and significant pieces, creating opportunities for auction houses, galleries, and art dealers. - **Luxury Artifacts:** Luxury artifacts like Faberge eggs continue to captivate the art market, offering opportunities for artists, jewelers, and luxury brands to create unique and high-value pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Collectibles:** The rediscovery of valuable art pieces fuels the art collectibles industry, creating opportunities for galleries, art collectors, and auction houses to acquire and sell highly sought-after works. - **Auction Houses:** The auction house industry benefits from the sale of rediscovered art, as the demand for rare and significant pieces drives up bidding and generates substantial revenues. - **Luxury Brands:** Luxury brands can leverage the allure of luxury artifacts like Faberge eggs to create unique collaborations and limited-edition collections, tapping into the affluent consumer market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Luxury Jeweled Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exclusive-luxury-jeweled-eggs.md) - [Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustav-klimt1.md) - [Chess-Themed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmate-collection.md) - [Pearl-Centric Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giga-pearl.md) - [Artisan Easter Egg Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loeuf-gourmand.md) - [Diamond-Encrusted Car Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-car-clock.md) - [Opulent Artist-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piaget-x-andy-warhol-collage.md) - [Chocolate-Crafted Intricate Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bag.md) - [Luxurious Valentine's Caviar Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-caviar-collections.md)