Russia - Order of Saint Anne, 2nd class cross with brilliant - Lot 952

Russia - Order of Saint Anne, 2nd class cross with brilliants (commander) attributed to sculptor Ettore Ximenes. The jewel in black enameled gold, the branches beveled with floral motifs set with Rhinestones, the center featuring St. Anne in enamel painting, encircled by a row of Rhinestones, the openwork reverse, adorned with the enameled royal monogram, high silver hoop set with Rhinestones, gold ring, tie fragment. Red morocco violin case. Partially printed patent on paper by which Emperor Nicholas II awards the 2nd class with diamonds to the Italian sculptor Ettore Ximenes, signatures of the members of the Chapter of Imperial Orders, dry seal of the Order of St. Anne, dated March 31, 1912. 50x44mm, gross weight: 30.7 g Russia, early 20th century. TTB to SUP Provenance: Ettore Ximenes (1855-1926), famous Italian sculptor, painter and illustrator, sculpted numerous monuments in Italy and abroad, notably in New York, Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo. In 1911, he designed a major monument to Alexander II in Kiev, for which he was awarded the Order of St. Anne with Diamond. The monument was destroyed in 1919.