拍品專文
By repute, the ivory carving of the present lot was executed by Empress Maria Feodorovna.
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POSSIBLY LATE 18TH CENTURY
細節
AN IVORY MEDALLION OF EMPRESS CATHERINE THE GREAT
POSSIBLY LATE 18TH CENTURY
Circular, the centre intricately carved in relief with a profile of Empress Catherine II as Minerva, in plumed and laurel wreathed helmet, flowing hair, scalework breast-plate and sash, amidst pierced and carved foliate scrolls, mounted on velvet in a circular wood frame, apparently unsigned
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) diameter
POSSIBLY LATE 18TH CENTURY
Circular, the centre intricately carved in relief with a profile of Empress Catherine II as Minerva, in plumed and laurel wreathed helmet, flowing hair, scalework breast-plate and sash, amidst pierced and carved foliate scrolls, mounted on velvet in a circular wood frame, apparently unsigned
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) diameter
注意事項
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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Aino-Leena Grapin
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