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Russian, presumably Waffenschmieden von Tula

Midday canon with the monogram of Emperor Peter the Great of Russia (1672–1725). Circa 1721/25

Iron, cast, cut, chased, polished. 51 cm (20 ⅛ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Russian, presumably Waffenschmieden von Tula. Midday canon with the monogram of Emperor Peter the Great of Russia (1672–1725). Circa 1721/25.

Estimate:

EUR 8,000

 

- 12,000

USD 8,540

 

- 12,800

Sold for:

20,000 EUR (incl. premium)

Spring Auctions 2017

ORANGERIE Selected Objects, Thursday, 01.06.2017

Information

Iron, cast, cut, chased, polished. 51 cm (20 ⅛ in.). Joined double-P with I below this, Russian double-headed eagle. Inscription: ВСЕЯ РУСИ ДЕРЖАТЕЛЬ. Weight: 10.430 g.

Related literature: Hans Ottomeyer (ed.): Geburt der Zeit. Eine Geschichte der Bilder und Begriffe. exh. cat., Wolfratshausen, 1999, cat. no. 17.10, p. 411f.

For kindly providing additional information we would like to thank Sven Lüken, collector director for military objects, Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin..

Private collection, Netherlands