19th Century Meissen Porcelain: Empress Catherine ii of Russia's Favorite Dog
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen Porcelain Model Of Empress Catherine II Of Russia's Favorite Dog (Russisches Windspiel).
Porcelain
$600Sale Price|20% Off
"Green Frog Service" - Book about an Imperial Russian Dinner Service
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This magnificent dinner and dessert service was the crowning achievement of the great English potter Josiah Wedgwood who made it between 1773-1774 as a commission from the Empress Ca...
Paper
Middle 20th Century Fauna Cancer pagurus Danica Royal Copenhagen Plate
By Flora Danica
Located in Uppsala , SE
Originally commissioned in 1790 as a gift for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it features botanical and zoological illustrations based on the scientific "Flora Danica" encyclo...
Porcelain
Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Gold Enamel Scent Perfume Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A good example of grisaille painting is the Cameo porcelain service which was commissioned by Russian Empress Catherine II the Great in 1776-1777 and produced at Sevres in France in ...
Gold, Enamel
Set of Twelve Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Plates
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Intended as a diplomatic gift for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, the project instead became one of Denmark's most treasured artistic achievements following the Empress's deat...
Porcelain
Four Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain Serving Plates
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
The design traces its origins to 1790, when King Christian VII of Denmark ordered the service as a diplomatic present intended for Empress Catherine II of Russia, drawing its decorat...
Porcelain
Two Flora Danica Royal Copenhagen Danish Porcelain Dishes Handles
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Although the service was completed in 1802, Empress Catherine II passed away in 1796 before it could be presented.
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain Tureens with Stands
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
The service was first commissioned in 1790, conceived as a diplomatic gift for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, and takes both its name and its decoration from the monumental D...
Porcelain
Armorial Garniture Porcelain with Romanov Grandeur
Located in San Francisco, CA
This design is heavily modeled after the famous services produced in Jingdezhen for Empress Catherine the Great around 1780. Structurally, this is a faceted, six-sided vase designed ...
Porcelain, Paint
Two Danish Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
The service was completed in 1802, following the passing of Empress Catherine II of Russia in 1796. Each piece is meticulously hand-painted with detailed botanical imagery from the ...
Porcelain
Two Large Flora Danica Danish Porcelain Royal Copenhagen Oval Platters
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the intricate botanical illustrations first published in the Flora Danica botanical booklets in 1752, the bespoke dinner service was intended for Empress Catherine II, wh...
Porcelain
Two Danish Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Flora Danica Tureens Bowls Dinner Service
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
To mend relations, King Christian VII commissioned a bespoke dinner service in 1790, drawing inspiration from the Flora Danica botanical booklets, first published in 1752. Sadly, Emp...
Porcelain
Two Flora Danica Danish Porcelain Tureens Covers Stands Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
To repair relations, King Christian VII commissioned a bespoke dinner service in 1790, inspired by the Flora Danica publications that had documented the kingdom’s plant life since 17...
Porcelain
Gilded Bronze & Blue John Candleabra in the Manner of Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Hudson, NY
He also traveled throughout Europe and created commissions for the Empress Catherine of Russia, the King of Sweden and specifically for the English King and Queen creating a clock, a...
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Allegories of Art, French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This is why he made marbles for the Empress Catherine II and for the Duke of La Rochefoucauld.
Bronze
Fine Louis XVI Statuario Marble and Ormolu Mounted Fireplace
Located in London, GB
By 1774 he held the title of ‘Master Gilder’ and was supplying works to the best dealer-decorators (known in France as marchand-merciers) and ébénistes of the day, his mounts being i...
Marble, Ormolu
Portrait of Languid Girl in Blue Camisole 18th century Italian Rococo Master
Located in Stockholm, SE
After the death of Rotari in 1762, Empress Catherine II bought all the canvases that remained in his studio from the artist's widow for 14,000 rubles.
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Monumental Chess Set “The Ball - A War of Luxury and Fashion” in Silver & Gold
Located in ראשון לציון, IL
Two courts dominated Europe during this age: The Court of Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI of France The Court of Empress Catherine II (Catherine the Great) and Prince Grigo...
Sapphire, Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Topaz, Ruby, Pearl, Onyx, Lapis Lazuli,...
Soldier begging for Mercy a preparatory study by Jean-Marc Nattier (1685 - 1766)
By Jean-Marc Nattier
Located in PARIS, FR
When in Holland, he painted a portrait of Peter I’s wife, the future Empress Catherine II, and a painting representing the Battle of Poltava.
Chalk
Oil on Canvas Painting Portrait of the Italian Noble Family of Zanardi Count
By Lucia Casalini Torelli
Located in Firenze, IT
Stefano Torelli, Lucia’s son, become court’s painter of the Russian Emperor and depicted the famous “portrait of Catherine II in coronation dress”. The interest in the contemporary I...
Canvas, Oil
Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
It evokes the blinding splendour of Catherine II, Empress of Russia: the magnificence of her court, her parks, her palaces, her art collections, and monuments.
Paper
$9,600Sale Price|48% Off
Large 19 Century French Rococo or Neoclassical Revival Style Vitrine
By David Roentgen
Located in Dallas, TX
After his first visit to St. Petersburg, Empress Catherine II the Great bought huge quantities of his furniture; King Frederick William II of Prussia was also his client.
Ormolu
19th Century Pair of Bronze Statues after Models by Clodion
Located in London, GB
French, circa 1870 Jean Michel, generally known as 'Clodion' (1738-1814) drew inspiration from antiquity, and was a prolific artist, and a favourite of the French Kings and Catherine...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
However, the polished steel mounts are also typical of furniture and objects made in Tula, Russia, where the Imperial Arms Factory was founded by Peter the Great in the early 18th c ...
Cut Steel
Russian Catherine the Great Silver Charka or Vodka Cup, Moscow, 1783
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare treasure from the reign of Russian Empress Catherine the Great, this lovely 18th century silver charka or vodka cup was made in the ancient capital of Moscow.
Silver
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H 1.5 in Dm 1.75 in
Russian Catherine the Great Silver Vodka Cup by Grigorii Lakomkin, Moscow, 1766
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A rare treasure from the reign of Russian Empress Catherine the Great, this lovely 18th century silver charka or vodka cup was made by Grigorii Lakomkin in the ancient capital of Mos...
Silver
110 Carat Floral Diamond Dodge Estate Brooch, Circa 1820
Located in Birmingham, MI
One of Anna's favorites, this breathtaking jewel was often worn with the famous multi- strand natural South Sea pearl necklace ensemble she acquired from Cartier for $1M in 1919, fro...
Diamond
The Conversion of the Empress Faustina and Porphryrius, Captain of the Guard, during their Visit to St. Catherine in Prison, his
By Miniature
Located in New York, NY
Behind lattice bars Porphyrius and the Empress Faustina kneel in prayer before a tall, seated Saint Catherine, all three appearing to be crowned by a swooping angel above.
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H 1.38 in W 3.75 in D 3.15 in
Antique Russian Gilt Bronze Enamel Trinket Box, Empress Catherine the Great
Located in London, GB
The cypher as depicted upon the lid of this Gilt and Enamel Trinket Box is that of Empress Catherine the Great of Russia. It probably dates to the reign of Catherine as Empress whic...
Antique Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service from Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in London, GB
The first banquet service made in this style was a gift to Empress Catherine II of Russia and comprised a mighty 1802 pieces.
Gold Leaf
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H 7.49 in W 7.29 in D 5.12 in
Meissen Group 'Allegory Of Painting' for Catherine II of Russia, Kaendler c 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Michel Victor Acier 1, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
The total of 40 small sculptures were commissioned in 1772 for Empress Catherine II from Kaendler, who provided all the drafts.
Porcelain
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H 13 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Meissen Group 'Triumph Of Apollo Over Python' for Catherine II of Russia, c 1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
The total of 40 small sculptures were commissioned in 1772 for Empress Catherine II by Kändler, who supplied all the drawings.
Porcelain
Flora Danica 119-Piece Porcelain Dinner Service
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
It took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service, which was intended as a gift for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia. Unfortunately, Catherine died in 1796 before it was compl...
Porcelain
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H 13 in W 13.39 in D 86.62 in
Meissen Group 'Allegory Of The Volga' for Catherine II of Russia, Kaendler, 1850
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
The total of 40 small sculptures were commissioned in 1772 for Empress Catherine II by Kändler, who supplied all the drawings.
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Cups
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Truly fit for royalty, Flora Danica was first commissioned in 1790 as a gift for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia. Consisting of 1,802 pieces, the service took 12 years complete...
Porcelain
Tsar Nicholas II's Winter Palace Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Hermitage was built in 1762 for Empress Catherine the Great to house her private collection and has since become, along with the Louvre, the world’s largest museum of art.
Wood
Antique Pair of Framed Grand Tour Intaglios, Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The set of eight plaster medallions are in relief with bust portraits of the Marquess of Rockingham, Mrs Wilson, Mary Maxwell Hall, Jane Graham, Earl of Chesterfield, Margaret Mair, ...
Plaster
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service By Royal Copenhagen, 105 Pieces
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service.
Porcelain
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service, 75 Pieces
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service.
Porcelain
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, Flora Danica has become synonymous with royal prestige and has remained the crowning ...
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H 20.08 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pluto kidnapping Proserpina. Bronze. After BOIZOT, Louis-Simon; 19th century.
By Louis-Simon Boizot
Located in Madrid, ES
He obtained the First Prize of Rome in 1762. He worked for Empress Catherine II of Russia, Queen Marie Antoinette, etc., making small sculptures, busts, terracotta models for watch c...
Bronze, Other
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service, 141 Pieces
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service.
Porcelain
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service.
Porcelain
143 Piece Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhag
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service.
Porcelain
2 Antique 1862 Minton International Exhibition Jeweled Turquoise Plates
By Minton
Located in Dayton, OH
In the centre, in place of the crowned monogram of Empress Catherine II, one finds trophy-type circular medallions enclosed in laurel wreaths.
Porcelain
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service, 153 Pieces
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, it took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service.
Porcelain
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H 53.15 in W 43.71 in D 1.97 in
18th-19th Century Girl Praying at the Foot of the Altar of Love Painting
By Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Located in Milan, IT
The regularity with which he attended the state exhibitions helped to spread the operatic corpus up to Russia, where the same empress Catherine II bought The Paralytic or Filial Piet...
Canvas, Paint
Montblanc Patron of the Art Edition Catherine the Great Fountain Pen
By Montblanc
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Montblanc Patron of the Art Edition Catherine the Great Fountain Pen pays homage to one of history's most influential figures, the illustrious Empress of Russia, Catherine the Gr...
Gold, Rose Gold
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H 26.38 in W 18.51 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Film Poster Hermitage Museum St Petersburg Russia Atlas Portico
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1764 by the Empress of Russia Catherine the Great (Catherine II; 1729-1796), the State Hermitage Museum of art and culture is located between the Neva River embankment and...
Paper
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H 7.68 in W 5.71 in D 3.75 in
Pair George III Ormolu Fluorspar Cassolettes Attributed To Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, by appointment only
He provided ornamental wares for English and European Royal and noble patrons including George III, Catherine II, The Empress of Russia, and The Prince of Wales, later George IV.
Ormolu
The Hermitage, First Edition
By State Hermitage Museum
Located in valatie, NY
It was founded in 1764 when Empress Catherine the Great acquired an impressive collection of paintings to decorate the Winter Palace.
Paper
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H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
18th Century Sanguine Drawing, La Naissance de Louis XIII, After Rubens.
Located in Cotignac, FR
In 1715 he went to Amsterdam, where Peter the Great was then staying, and painted portraits of the tsar and the empress Catherine, but declined an offer to go to Russia.
Clay, Paper, Chalk, Ink