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Auction: 347 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 43

Russia. Imperial. Presentation Portrait Badge of Peter the Great. 18th Century. Enamel portrait of Peter the Great, possibly by Grigori Musikiyskiy, set in a later Gilt Silver frame, openwork around adorned with rubies and diamonds, three garnet pendants below. Suspended from a large Gilt Silver crown adorned with rubies, emeralds and diamonds. Back medallion with Imperial eagle and legend LAVEPJU XpAБpOCTЬ added later, 19th-early 20th Century. For a very similar presentation enameled portrait badge (found in the Armory palace of the Moscow Museum), see: PYCCKOe ЮBeЛ ИpHOe ИCKYCCTBO eГO ЦeHTpЬ И MaCTepa, by Postnikova-Loseva, Moscow 1974, page 149. 7 ¾" high (with suspender), 3 ¼" wide (195mm x 85mm). Moderate wear, small chip and minor crack in portrait, the crown restored and soldered in two spots, small diamond missing at left. Very Fine. An impressive badge.

Estimate
$20,000 to $30,000