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Galle Alexander I of Russia Gilt Plaque

Superb early 19th century gilt bronze or copper portrait profile plaque of Alexander I of Russia by Claude Galle. 'ALEXANDER.I.IMP.RUSSORUM' to the edge and signed below the portrait 'GALLE FECIT'. Probably issued to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Tilsit in 1807. Presented in an unsual patinated bronze frame with a classic French Empire period border design. Loop for hanging. Rare. French, first quarter of the 19th century.

H 10.5cm x W 9cm x D 0.8cm

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