Goddess Minerva.
Moscow. Porcelain manufacturer Gardner. 1780/90.

Porcelain; enriched in colours and in gilt. The Roman city goddess is presented with notched crown in antique garb. In her hand is a sceptre and model of a small circular temple. As the goddess of warfare; there is a helmet and sword at her feet. Height 47cm. Condition C.
Manufacturer mark with crossed swords and star.

Assessment:
- Stilistische Einordnung des AIS (Verband der Kunsthistoriker und Kunstkritiker
Russlands).
- Expertise des Moskauer Museum of Modern Art (Analyse der verwendeten Farben und der
vorgenommenen Restaurierungen).
- Analytische Laboruntersuchungen der Bruker Corporation (R鰊tgenspektroskopie und
-diffraktion).Art trade; Van Ham.