Lot Essay
Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796), born Princess Von Anhalt-Zerbst, became Empress of Russia in 1762 and ruled for 34 years.
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CIRCA 1820
Details
An experimental glass slab enclosing a sulphide portrait of Catherine the Great
CIRCA 1820
The freeform body enclosing the profile portrait of the Empress
9 x 11 cm.
CIRCA 1820
The freeform body enclosing the profile portrait of the Empress
9 x 11 cm.
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