JEAN BAPTISTE NINI MEDALLION OF CATHERINE THE GREATeffigy of Empress Catherine The Great in cast terracotta, the lettering,By the Grace of God, Catherine II, empress and sovereign of all Russia, in Cyrillic around the perimeter,signed on the edge of bust; diameter: 13.34 cm (5 1/4 in.)CONDITIONThe medallion appears in good condition. Minor nicks to the perimeter.Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.