Exclusive Collection Empress Catherine II on Horseback

Splendor and glory - Meissen's collection of artworks, the gallery of rulers. European rulers of the 18th century wanted to be seen as resolute and power-conscious. The hand-painted sculpture of the Russian Empress Catherine II, based on oil paintings, and the no less beautiful figure of Elizabeth II underline the rigor and cleverness with which these women succeeded in placing themselves at the head of their empire. Kaendler created this sculpture to the highest Meissen standards with a view to its effect as an aesthetic legitimization of political claims to power. The figure's staffage is exclusively hand-painted and the gold accents lend the work of art an opulent sheen. As a special treasure of the exclusive Meissen collection, the Gallery of Rulers is a sculptural representation of historical and imposing strength. This figurine is a limited edition and is made and hand-painted exclusively for you. A work of art that enriches any setting with historical elegance. A sculpture created from history and white gold.