Monumental centerpiece jardiniere by Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, St. Petersburg, Russia

Maker(s): Imperial Porcelain Manufactory

Materials/Techniques: Porcelain, gilt-bronze, wood base

Dimensions: h 55.0 “

w 45.0 “

Origin: St. Petersburg, Russia

Inscription:

Gilt-bronze (attributed to Chopin bronze works)

Marked with underglaze blue cipher mark for a period of Emperor Nicholas I (1825-55)

Painted scenes of allegories after Jacob de Wit (Amsterdam 1695-1754)

139.7 x 114.3 cm