Sold for:
$17,920
$17,920
1853 bronze with light brown patina height: 61 cm (24 in. ) signed and dated on the base with Saint Petersburg Foundry stamp PROVENANCE Sotheby`s, London, June 9, 2010, lot 755 LOT NOTES This bronze figure of Tsar Nicholas I depicts the Emperor in military uniform before the start of the Crimean War of 1853-1856. Norbert Michael Scrodl worked in Saint Petersburg, Moscow, and Warsaw during the period of 1849-1853. He is best known for his work as a sculptor, but also created numerous ivory carvings and portraits.
Auctioneer:
Shapiro Auctions
Date:
2015-09-26
