A monumental porcelain vase, Imperial Porcelain Factory St Petersburg, period of Alexander II, dated 1867.
Estimate £200,000–300,000
This elaborate vase, striking in its monumental size, was created during the reign of Nicholas I, when the mastery of the Imperial Porcelain Factory’s artists had reached its peak. With its fine gilded decoration, and the painting by Francisco de Zurbarán, skillfully reproduced on the curved porcelain surface with no distortion – this vase was destined to find its place within the Imperial family or be presented to high-ranking officials.
