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STATE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER I RUSSIA, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

STATE PORTRAIT OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER I RUSSIA, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

A waist-length state portrait of Emperor Alexander I of Russia (1777–1825), depicted en face. The monarch is shown in full military dress with richly decorated epaulettes and orders, including the star of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called and other highest decorations of the Russian Empire. His right hand rests upon a book of laws, symbolising the supremacy of law over autocracy and echoing the Emperor’s image as a reformer. The composition features an architectural background with a column and heavy red drapery, enhancing the grandeur of the scene.The pose and composition closely follow the famous lifetime portrait of Alexander I painted in 1814 by Russian artist Roman Maksimovich Volkov (1776–1831) during the Emperor’s visit to London, and engraved by British master Henry Hoppner Meyer (1782–1847). This iconography was widely disseminated in Europe and Russia through engravings and served as a model for official and state portraits such as this one. The presence of the book of laws directly reflects Volkov’s original concept as transmitted through Meyer’s engraving, underlining the reformist symbolism of the image.The lavish gilded frame is surmounted by a sculptural finial in the form of the Imperial Crown, suggesting an official or institutional origin. The crown finial shows traces of early restoration.Dimensions: 90 × 72 cm (framed: height 130 cm, width 94 cm)Material: Oil on canvasCondition: Good preservation, with natural patina of age.Provenance: Probably created for an official hall or administrative institution in the first half of the 19th century, based on the engraved portrait by Volkov/Meyer of 1814.

Miniature ladies` mirror with guilloche enamel in blue and white flowers. 20th century.

Miniature ladies` mirror with guilloche enamel in blue and white flowers. 20th century.

Silver pot

Guilded silver fragment of Bible silver case

Guilded silver fragment of Bible silver case

Silver sugar bowl

Silver sugar bowl

Empire style porcelain vase

Empire style porcelain vase

Porcelain dish with lid

Porcelain dish with lid

Faience dinner set

Faience dinner set

Opera glasses.

Porcelain figure `Pantera`

Porcelain figure `Pantera`

Tea caddy. Meissen.

Tea caddy. Meissen.

Porcelain caddy with white porcelain painting. Manufacturer mark Meissen. Marcolini period. H-13 cm. The caddy is decorated with flowers and fruits, still life with polychrome painting and gold decor.

Porcelain plates (3 pcs.) - Policeman, Selifan, Box

Porcelain plates (3 pcs.) - Policeman, Selifan, Box

Painted porcelain vase

Painted porcelain vase

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Girl drinking water, Rosenthal

Decorative ceramic plate

Decorative ceramic plate

Porcelain plate with family photo

Porcelain plate with family photo

Ceramic vase

Biscuit figure Boxer

Biscuit figure Boxer

Old Riga - Flea Market

Old Riga - Flea Market

Advertising of tobacco factory A.S. Maikapar Old Riga - Flea Market 1937

8 porcelain ROYAL BAYREUTH (Germany) dishes + 2 porcelain bowls (Germany)

8 porcelain ROYAL BAYREUTH (Germany) dishes + 2 porcelain bowls (Germany)

Porcelain vaseurn with lid

Porcelain vaseurn with lid

Porcelain pencil holder "Monkey in the shape of Napoleon".

Porcelain pencil holder "Monkey in the shape of Napoleon".

Porcelain kettle with lid `Woodpecker`

Porcelain kettle with lid `Woodpecker`

Porcelain figure „Soldier Tjorkins”

Porcelain figure „Soldier Tjorkins”

Art Nouveau style ceramic vase Underwater kingdom

Art Nouveau style ceramic vase Underwater kingdom

Porcelain bowl set (7 pcs.)

Porcelain bowl set (7 pcs.)

Trumpet-shaped glass vases on a marble base with gilded bronze (pair)

Trumpet-shaped glass vases on a marble base with gilded bronze (pair)

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Rectangle desktop photo frame

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Wall clock with console, Rococo style. 19th century.

Wall clock with console, Rococo style. 19th century.

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Photo frame of gilded bronze in the style of neoclassicism.

Photo frame of gilded bronze in the style of neoclassicism.

A sword stand (katana`kake) made of black lacquered wood. 20th century.

A sword stand (katana`kake) made of black lacquered wood. 20th century.

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Wakizashi, Japan, 19th century.

Wakizashi, Japan, 19th century.

SILVER FIGURE OF A CLOWN. VITTORIO ANCINI ITALY, AREZZO, SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY

SILVER FIGURE OF A CLOWN. VITTORIO ANCINI ITALY, AREZZO, SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY

THE FEODOROVSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD ICON IN A GILT SILVER MOUNT WITH ENAMELS. WORKSHOP OF VASILY SEMYONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1890

THE FEODOROVSKAYA MOTHER OF GOD ICON IN A GILT SILVER MOUNT WITH ENAMELS. WORKSHOP OF VASILY SEMYONOV RUSSIA, MOSCOW, 1890

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Gold ring with natural sapphire and diamonds

Gold ring with natural sapphire and diamonds

SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

SILVER CABINET FIGURE OF A KNIGHT GERMANY, HANAU, LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Porcelain Easter egg.

Porcelain Easter egg.

Bronze figure Russian dancer. Paul PHILIPPE 1920

Bronze figure Russian dancer. Paul PHILIPPE 1920

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Evening in Old Riga

Evening in Old Riga

Three-piece coffee set. AE&Co.

Three-piece coffee set. AE&Co.

Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

Two Sitzendorf Parrots.

PHOTO FRAME IN THE ART NOUVEAU STYLE RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY

PHOTO FRAME IN THE ART NOUVEAU STYLE RUSSIA, 20TH CENTURY

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Pince-nez in a leather case.

Pince-nez in a leather case.

Silver button (call)

Silver button (call)

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