Alexandra Feodorovna in Russian dress (miniature, priv.coll), 1838

Lot 266: a portrait of empress alexandra feodorovna russian art by christie's june 6, 2011 london, united kingdom description: a portrait of empress alexandra feodorovna after franz krüger, 1838 oval, depicting empress alexandra feodorovna in russian court dress, in wood frame with applied imperial double-headed eagles at the corners indistinctly signed in cyrillic, possibly '1838 [. . ] roubetz' on ivory 6¾ in. (17. 1 cm. ) high, including frame notes: prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Vat rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium. A portrait of empress alexandra feodorovna after franz krüger, 1838 oval, depicting empress alexandra feodorovna in russian court dress, in wood frame with applied imperial double-headed eagles at the corners indistinctly signed in cyrillic, possibly '1838 [. . ] roubetz' on ivory 6¾ in. (17. 1 cm. ) high, including frame. Date: 1838.