YAKOV PANFILOVICH SERYAKOV (1818-1869) The Emperor Alexander II, 1856 signed in Cyrillic and dated 'Y. Syryakov 26.08.1856'. 9 x 7 cm Framed: 15.6 x 13 cm This portrait of Emperor Alexander II was painted to commemorate his coronation, which took place in Moscow's Dormition Cathedral on 26 August 1856. He had ascended the throne in 1855, at the height of the Crimean War; the ceremony took place a year and a half later, after the signing of the Treaty of Paris. At the buyer's request, we are happy to provide a general condition report for the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist or conservator of their choice for a full professional assessment. Descriptions of the condition of objects in the catalogue or in any correspondence are given for guidance only and should not be regarded as a substitute for a first-hand valuation. ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE