Lot Essay
Elector Friedrich August III of Saxony (1750-1827) succeeded his father as Elector in 1763 and became Friedrich August I, King of Saxony in 1806 due to Napoléon's influence in Central Europe.
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Saxon School, circa 1800
Elector Friedrich August of Saxony, facing left in white uniform with scarlet facings, frilled lace jabot and black stock, short powdered wig en queue, wearing the green sash and the breast star of the Rue Crown of Saxony and another breast star
oval, 1 1/4in. (32mm.) high, silver-gilt frame with marcasite border, the reverse with brooch clasp attachment
Elector Friedrich August of Saxony, facing left in white uniform with scarlet facings, frilled lace jabot and black stock, short powdered wig en queue, wearing the green sash and the breast star of the Rue Crown of Saxony and another breast star
oval, 1 1/4in. (32mm.) high, silver-gilt frame with marcasite border, the reverse with brooch clasp attachment