Bust in profile right in Russian general's uniform with medals. This portrait was made in Paris during the spring of 1814, shortly before Posch returned to Berlin.

Alexander I Pavlovich, Emperor of Russia (1777-1825; reigned from 1801)

After a model by Leonhard Posch, Royal Prussian Iron Foundries

1814

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Oval green jasper plaque with white relief of classical female figure carrying a basket of fruit
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Solid light blue jasper cabinet plate with white relief decoration, the outer edge with framed, stylized floral elements, the outer edge of the well with heavy garlands held by ram's head masks with banners on either side and extending below, between the garlands are small relief scenes of cupids and animals alternating with hanging trophies, the center with a band comprised of a ribbon encircling a leafy vine and this enclosing the scene "Sacrifice to Concordia."
Oval blue jasper plaque with white relief of Euterpe, broken in several pieces. The modelling of Euterpe is attributed to John Flaxman Jr in around 1778. Wedgwood owned some muses figures which were created by Bouchardon from 1770. However it was not until 1777 that he decided to produce them so he requested Bentley to commission Flaxman to produce some more to complete the set.