Jean-Baptiste NINI (1717–1786) - Lot 12

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Jean-Baptiste NINI (1717–1786) - Lot 12
Jean-Baptiste NINI (1717–1786) Pair of terracotta medallions depicting Catherine II and Marie Antoinette. Two circular medallions made of molded terracotta with a bas-relief profile. The first features a profile portrait of Empress Catherine II of Russia, encircled by the Cyrillic inscription “By the grace of God, Catherine II...” and adorned with the imperial crown in her hairstyle as well as the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew. The second depicts a profile of Queen Marie Antoinette of France, wearing her “Dauphine” hairstyle with braids and hair rolls, and dressed in an embroidered bustier. The artist’s signature is inscribed directly into the clay. 18th century. Diameter: 13.5 cm and 13 cm.
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