Catherine II after Rokotov (c.1770-80, priv.coll), circa 1770/1780

Russian school, circa 1770/1780 catherine ii (1729-1796), empress of russia 1762-1796, in white silk dress and ermine cloak, drop pearl pendant at corsage, laurel wreath and small diamond crown in her upswept powdered long hair falling over her left shoulder, wearing the chain and breast star of the russian order of st. Andrew, and the sash and breast star of the russian order of st. George oil on copper feigned oval, 6¾ x 5 in. (170 x 127 mm. ), gilt-bronze frame. Date: circa 1770/1780.