Bust, Alexandre III Tsar - 20 cm - Source





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Hollow cast iron bust of Alexander III of Russia, with brun-noir patina and gilt details, 20 cm high, base 8 cm wide, depth 3 cm, weight 2.08 kg, unsigned, vintage style, origin Russia, back marked with the number 14.
Description from the seller
Decorative bust representing Alexander III, Emperor of Russia (1845-1894), depicted bearded in a military uniform with decorations and aiguillettes.
Hollow cast iron
Dark brown-black patina
Details and embellishments highlighted in gold
Military uniform with medals and epaulettes
Number “14” on the back
Height: approximately 20 cm
Base width: approximately 8 cm
Hollow construction visible beneath and behind the bust
Elegant decorative presence and an interesting subject for Imperial Russia / Romanov / militaria collection
The subject follows the well-known iconography of busts of Alexander III produced in Russia. In the absence of an identifiable foundry mark, no attribution to the Kasli Foundry nor dating to the 19th century is guaranteed.
Carefully packaged for shipment given the weight of the cast iron.
Object features:
Type: Bust
Subject: Alexander III of Russia
Material: Cast iron
Theme: Emperor of Russia
Style: Military portrait
Color: Black-brown and gold
Construction: Hollow cast iron
Marking: Number 14
Era depicted: 19th century
Decorative bust representing Alexander III, Emperor of Russia (1845-1894), depicted bearded in a military uniform with decorations and aiguillettes.
Hollow cast iron
Dark brown-black patina
Details and embellishments highlighted in gold
Military uniform with medals and epaulettes
Number “14” on the back
Height: approximately 20 cm
Base width: approximately 8 cm
Hollow construction visible beneath and behind the bust
Elegant decorative presence and an interesting subject for Imperial Russia / Romanov / militaria collection
The subject follows the well-known iconography of busts of Alexander III produced in Russia. In the absence of an identifiable foundry mark, no attribution to the Kasli Foundry nor dating to the 19th century is guaranteed.
Carefully packaged for shipment given the weight of the cast iron.
Object features:
Type: Bust
Subject: Alexander III of Russia
Material: Cast iron
Theme: Emperor of Russia
Style: Military portrait
Color: Black-brown and gold
Construction: Hollow cast iron
Marking: Number 14
Era depicted: 19th century

