Empress Catherine

A rare treasure from the reign of Russian Empress Catherine the Great, this lovely 18th century

A rare treasure from the reign of Russian Empress Catherine the Great, this lovely 18th century

necklace ensemble she acquired from Cartier for $1M in 1919, from the estate of the last Russian Empress

(147 x 57 mm.) Behind lattice bars Porphyrius and the Empress Faustina kneel in prayer before a

. The cypher as depicted upon the lid of this Gilt and Enamel Trinket Box is that of Empress Catherine

style was a gift to Empress Catherine II of Russia and comprised a mighty 1802 pieces.

commissioned in 1772 for Empress Catherine II from Kaendler, who provided all the drafts. Michael Victor

the 'Great Russian Order'. The total of 40 small sculptures were commissioned in 1772 for Empress

Empress Catherine II by Kändler, who supplied all the drawings. The figures were intended to decorate a

. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, Flora Danica

royalty, Flora Danica was first commissioned in 1790 as a gift for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia

Chesterfield, Margaret Mair, Empress Catherine of Russia, and Colonel the Honourable Archibald Fraser, four

Imperial St. Petersburg. The Hermitage was built in 1762 for Empress Catherine the Great to house her

. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer

in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer

1762. He worked for Empress Catherine II of Russia, Queen Marie Antoinette, etc., making small

for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, Flora Danica has become synonymous with royal

Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete

. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer

century. Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia

exhibitions helped to spread the operatic corpus up to Russia, where the same empress Catherine II bought The

history's most influential figures, the illustrious Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great. This opulent

St Petersburg Russia. Founded in 1764 by the Empress of Russia Catherine the Great (Catherine II

, Catherine II, The Empress of Russia, and The Prince of Wales, later George IV. Approximate Sizes: Height

largest collection of paintings. It was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great acquired an

Great was then staying, and painted portraits of the tsar and the empress Catherine, but declined an

counted important princes and kings, including Pius VI and Empress Catherine II of Russia. The modern

Empress Elizabeth and going through Catherine the Great and ending in 1917 with the downfall of the

Imperial Russia. Starting with the Empress Elizabeth and going through Catherine the Great and ending in

the Empress Elizabeth and Catherine the second by the famous French and Russian jewellers of the time

1 Volume. Empress Catherine 11. Memoirs Written by herself With a Preface by A. Herzen, translated

Volumes, 1895) The Romance of an Empress-Catherine 11 of Russia(2 Volumes 1894) Bound in 3/4 tan Morocco

2 Volumes. Princess Daschkaw. Memoirs Of The Princess Daschkaw, Lady Of Honor To Catherine II

Empress Catherine II on horseback first modelled by J.J Kaendler 1770. Circa 1880 Model Number c92

, while on the two sides we find statues, in bronze of Empress Catherine the Great and Paul I , son of the

Recalling the Chinese export service ordered by Empress Catherine the Great in the 18th century for

was reportedly commissioned by the Danish king, Christian VII as a gift to the mighty Empress

, Christian VII as a gift to the mighty Empress Catherine II of Russia. Perhaps to ameliorate the fact that

reportedly commissioned by the Danish king, Christian VII as a gift to the mighty Empress Catherine II of

mighty Empress Catherine II of Russia. Perhaps to ameliorate the fact that Denmark had not supported the

was reportedly commissioned by the Danish king, Christian VII as a gift to the mighty Empress

gifts awarded by Empress Catherine II (reigned 1762–1796) to Count Grigorii Orlov (1734–1783,) one of

passed to Otto von Taube in 1790. Empress Catherine II may have known the Von Taubes through Gustavus

St Petersburg Russia. Founded in 1764 by the Empress of Russia Catherine the Great (Catherine II

canvas depicting the Sacrifice of Iphigenia (1760; St Petersburg, Hermitage), commissioned by Catherine

An original copper coin from the era of Empress Catherine the Great (r. 1762-96) mounted as a

(Ivan IV), dated 1741 and Empress Catherine the Great (middle), 1790, to Tsars Alexander I, 1814

) featuring the bust of Empress Catherine II surrounded by the Cyrillic words ЕКАТЕРИ НА ∙ II ∙ IМП

reportedly commissioned by the Danish king, Christian VII as a gift to the mighty Empress Catherine II of

, Christian VII as a gift to the mighty Empress Catherine II of Russia. Perhaps to ameliorate the fact that

This large English porcelain vase, made during the Regency period, is campana-shaped and beautifully balanced in form. The vase is hand-painted with a lush bouquet of pink and yello...

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Victorian Majolica Sardine Georges Jones dated august 1873. Decorated on the lid with sardines and seaweeds.

A substantial and impressive architectural late 19th century profusely carved pine and lime wood fireplace surround in the Georgian manner of Robert Adam. The shelf perfectly evokes ...

Very nice Art Deco rabbit, hare silver plated bronze bookends. Signed A.E.L. , stamped France and 28. Mounted Over Russian Onix. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art ...

Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.

A gorgeous Chinese export famille rose enameled porcelain model of a pheasant mounted on an ormolu stand. The elegant bird is portrayed perched on a rocky outcrop, one leg raised, ...

This is a beautiful antique French Art Noveau silver pommel handled walking stick, circa 1890 in date. The striking stick features an ornate silver handle featuring superb leaf cast...

This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...

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Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...

Hand-painted set of blue and white delft porcelain. Three covered vases and two trumpet vases. The lids depict perched birds. The vases depict fishermen in a sailing ship.

This is a beautiful antique oriental ladies silver handled walking stick, circa 1880 in date   The striking stick features an ornate silver Crutch handle featuring profusely embossed...

A GRAND piece. 77.40 carats of fine Ceylon Blue Sapphires 36.01 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold 2.5 inch long center drop, 16.5 inch length that c...