After being lost to time, a stunning Fabergé figurine depicting a bodyguard to Empress Alexandra Feodorovna has emerged from an attic in Rhinebeck, New York. Fetching an impressive $5.2 million at auction, this piece, originally commissioned by Emperor Nicholas II, epitomizes the exquisite craftsmanship of the early 20th century, setting a record for Fabergé hardstone figures and reflecting a renewed fascination with imperial Russian artistry. After being lost to time, a stunning Fabergé figurine depicting a bodyguard to Empress Alexandra Feodorovna has emerged from an attic in Rhinebeck, New York. Fetching an impressive $5.2 million at auction, this piece, originally commissioned by Emperor Nicholas II, epitomizes the exquisite craftsmanship of the early 20th century, setting a record for Fabergé hardstone figures and reflecting a renewed fascination with imperial Russian artistry.
