
The April 6, 2013 European Furniture & Decorative Arts auction featuring Fine Silver and The Fletcher Collection of Imperial Russia grossed $1.5 million and saw record levels of participation on the new SkinnerLive! online biding platform.
The violent end of Russia’s last royal family fascinates collectors, historians, and those who simply love a compelling story. The last Romanov Tsar, Nicholas II, was executed along with his family in the summer of 1918 after months of imprisonment. The tragedy and historic impact of these events makes antiques and artifacts relating to the Romanovs all the more sought-after by collectors.