Russian Imperial Porcelain Plaques

Five unglazed (biscuit) porcelain plaques after Count Fedor Tolstoy (1783-1873), commemorating Russia's victories in the war against Napoleon. Made by the Imperial Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg, 1912 and 1914 (green factory marks with cipher of Nicholas II), all the plaques are white, display crisp relief and are in mint condition.

$11,000.00

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1. Profile bust of emperor Alexander I (ruled 1801-1825) wearing ancient Russian armor. The shield is decorated with the Imperial eagle and battle scenes. Diameter 6 5/8 in. (16,9 cm).

2. The National Militia 1812: Seated on neoclassical-style throne and reclining on a shield emblazoned with the Imperial eagle, Mother Russian is depicted passing swords to three individuals representing the National Militia. An allegory, the three recipients include a Slavic warrior representing the Russian nobility, an older man representing the merchant class and a young man, representative of commoners. Diameter 6 7/8 in. (17,5 cm)

3. The Liberation of Moscow 1812: Representing the City of Moscow, a female figure with crossed hands sits before her shield, emblazoned with the coat of arms of the City. She is observing a Russian warrior bearing a shield emblazoned with a crucifix and sunrays, about to defeat the enemy. Diameter 6 3/4 in. (17 cm)

4. The Battle at Maly Yaroslavets, 1812: A Russian warrior is seen shattering the sword of a French opponent, a second French soldier fleeing in the background. Diameter 6 5/8 in. (16,9 cm).

5. The Three-day Battle at the town of Krasny: A Russian warrior is depicted standing on military trophies, about to defeat an unarmed French soldier who is defending himself with a shield emblazoned with the Imperial French armorial insignia. Diameter 6 7/8 in. (17,4 cm).

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