13th Dec, 2024 10:00

Glory | The Sporting Auction

 
  Lot 1748
 

THE GEORGE BEST FABERGÉ EGG BY SARAH FABERGÉ
2006

2 of a limited edition of 68 for the World Market, with St. Petersburg Collection certificates which reads:

'Sarah Fabergé, great grandaughter of Russian Imperial Jeweller Carl Faberge created the GEORGE BEST EGG in homage to Manchester United and Northern Ireland`s greatest ever player, and in support of the GEORGE BEST FOUNDATION.

The finial is formed as a shamrock and created in sterling silver and 24-carat gold. The egg is spun in solid sterling, hand engine-turned and guilloché enamelled in red. The European Cup medal stands to the front, recording George Best`s part in Manchester United`s greatest European achievement. To the reverse, the football League Champions' badge. The sides of the Egg are graced with the official crest used by Manchester United in 1968; and, from the same year, the Northern Ireland official crest.

The lower half of the egg is decorated with the famous Fabergé swags interspersed with ornamental silver and gold footballs, modelled after footballs of the 60`s. The foot is hand engine-turned in sterling silver and gold.

Open the Egg and, in the tradition of the Fabergé family, view the surprise. On a field of gold and silver, George Best is presented, poised to press forward. A sterling and black-gold diamond studded football lies at his feet. Sarah Fabergé`s sponsor`s mark stands alongside the authentic British hallmark.

The GEORGE BEST FOUNDATION provides charitable funds for research into liver disease and alcoholism. Limited Edition of 68 for the world market. This is number 2.'

The egg is offered alongside its original presentation case, a further certificate, instructions for care, and two outer card boxes (both numbered 2), also, a video relating to a charity night in Belfast 2006, is available through our website. Alex Ferguson (owner of one of the eggs) is featured.

the egg is 18cm high overall

 

A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.

 

Sold for £11,000
Estimated at £7,000 - £9,000


 
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