France & Russia - Two plates from the Franco-Russian Alliance: Portraits of Tsar Nicholas II & Tsarina Alexandra - Military accessories - 1896
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Lot of two decorative wall plaques in faience by Utzschneider & Cie - Sarreguemines, produced in 1896 for the Franco-Russian Alliance, featuring medallion portraits of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra in Art Nouveau style, each plate measuring 21.9 cm and 21.8 cm respectively and described as Excellent condition with minor flaws on the reverse of the Tsar plate.
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Set of 2 decorative wall-hanging plates in earthenware (faience), produced by Utzschneider & Compagnie at Sarreguemines (Alsace - France) on the occasion of the historical visit of the Imperial Russian couple to France in October 1896, within the Franco-Russian Alliance.
These 2 plates are in excellent condition, executed in the Art Nouveau style, and adorned with portrait medallions of Tsar Nicholas II Romanov, Emperor of Russia, and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
The portrait plate bearing the Tsar's portrait measures 21.9 cm in diameter. It shows a crack along its rim on the reverse corresponding to the location of a hanging mount, and a small lock of hair at the center of the reverse, as shown in the photos.
The portrait plate bearing the Empress's portrait measures 21.8 cm in diameter. It has a tiny flaw at the base on the reverse and slight age-related spots, as shown in the photos.
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Set of 2 decorative wall-hanging plates in earthenware (faience), produced by Utzschneider & Compagnie at Sarreguemines (Alsace - France) on the occasion of the historical visit of the Imperial Russian couple to France in October 1896, within the Franco-Russian Alliance.
These 2 plates are in excellent condition, executed in the Art Nouveau style, and adorned with portrait medallions of Tsar Nicholas II Romanov, Emperor of Russia, and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.
The portrait plate bearing the Tsar's portrait measures 21.9 cm in diameter. It shows a crack along its rim on the reverse corresponding to the location of a hanging mount, and a small lock of hair at the center of the reverse, as shown in the photos.
The portrait plate bearing the Empress's portrait measures 21.8 cm in diameter. It has a tiny flaw at the base on the reverse and slight age-related spots, as shown in the photos.
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Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
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Army unit
Two plates from the Franco-Russian Alliance: Portraits of Tsar Nicholas II & Tsarina Alexandra
Country of origin
France & Russia
Year of manufacture
1896
Material
Earthenware
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Brand
Utzschneider & Cie - Sarreguemines
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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