Three Russian porcelain Easter eggs 19th/early 20th century

Three Russian porcelain Easter eggs 19th/early 20th century, probably Imperial Factory St Petersburg, one painted with the Archangel Michael holding a torch, two with portraits of a man in ermine-lined robes, believed to be Alexander Nevsky or St Alexander, all reserved on a gilt ground with foliate and star motifs, two with suspension ribbons, the porcelain 8.5cm max. (3)

Provenance: from the collection of Dr Venetia Newall.

Illustrated: Dr Venetia Newall, An Egg at Easter, col.pl. III for the central egg.