Viktor Vekselberg

Russian Billionaire to Revive Faberge Jewelry Brand

Viktor Vekselberg, Russian billionaire and co-owner of RusAl aluminium giant and TNK-BP oil venture, has teamed up with the founder of BHP Billiton Brian Gilbertson to produce jewelry under the famous Faberge trademark.

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April 16, 2007

Christie’s Sets Record With Russian Art Sale

According to Bloomberg News, Christie’s International sold a record ₤28.2 million ($55.1 million) of Russian art at auction in London yesterday, beating the previous record of $46.7 million, set by Sotheby’s in New York on April 26.

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November 30, 2006

Russian Art Auction Raises $39 Million at Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s raised ₤20.2 million ($39.3 million) from a sale of Russian art in London yesterday, as buyers snapped up paintings, porcelain and Faberge works including an imperial snuffbox, The Bloomberg News reports.

Popularity: 34% [?]

November 29, 2006