PORTRAIT OF Frederick Christian, ELECTOR OF SAXONY, MINIATURE CIRCA 1760

TECHNIQUE: Watercolor on velum

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FRAME : Original carved and giled wood frame with a crown. New glass.

PORTRAIT SIZE: 6x5cm

FRAME SIZE: 13.5x9.5cm

DESCRIPTION :

Presumed portrait of Friedrich Christian  Léopold Johan George Frans Xaverius von Sachsen, born on September 5th, 1722, died on December 17th, 1763. He was Prince-Elector of Saxony.

He was a member of the House of Wettin. He was the third but eldest surviving son of Frederick Augustus II, Prince-Elector of Saxony and king of Poland, by his wife, Maria Josepha of Austria.

 

The miniature kept its exceptional sculptured, crowned wooden frame.

 

This miniature can form a pendant with  Marie Therèse of Austria 's portrait  (on sale separately), of which only the crown  differs.


CONDITION: Perfect original condition

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PRICE: 1800€