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BUST OF ALEXANDER II

Creator(s): Unknown (Sculptor)

Currently in storage


About this object

The Emperor wears the sash of the Order of St. Andrew and at his neck the badge of an order. On front of the circular base is the imperial coat of arms and two laurel branches. The base is in malachite.

Object name:
BUST OF ALEXANDER II
Made from:
White marble -- malachite (base)
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
c. 1870
Size:
42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
22.8
Class:
STONE
Signature marks:
MONOGRAM on left epaulette (in Cyrillic)
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973