Pair of Ivory Sculptures of Peter I and Catherine II, Continental, 19th Century

Pair of Ivory Sculptures of Peter I and Catherine II, Continental, 19th Century

Petersburg in which Peter's horse vanquishes a serpent; Catherine II depicted riding sidesaddle holding the orb of rule in one hand and with emblems of learning beneath her mount; both on ebonized wood plinths inlaid with ivory decoration - the plinths inlaid with each of the sovereign's imperial cyphers and the dates of their birth and death. height 18.1 cm. Est. 20,000—30,000 USD

Sotheby's. Russian Art. 22 Apr 09. New York www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's