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Frederick Augustus I, called The Just (1750-1827), first king of Saxony (1806-27) and, as Frederick Augustus III, elector of Saxony (1763-1806), born in Dresden.
Details
A decorative miniature of Elector Frederick Augustus III of Saxony as King Frederick I of Saxony
signed with initials MBK, rectangular piano keyboard frame
oval, 1¾ in. (44 mm.) high; and a decorative miniature of a gentleman, in a brown coat and scarlet waistcoat, powdered bag wig
rectangular black frame
oval, 2¼ in. (57 mm.) high; a young gentleman, in a blue coat and scarlet gilet, powdered hair (French School, circa 1795); and a young gentleman, in a brown coat (Continental School, circa 1830)
the latter on card, gilt wood frames, the latter rectangular
circular and oval, 1½ in. (38 mm.) and 2 5/16 in. (58 mm.) diam./high (4)
signed with initials MBK, rectangular piano keyboard frame
oval, 1¾ in. (44 mm.) high; and a decorative miniature of a gentleman, in a brown coat and scarlet waistcoat, powdered bag wig
rectangular black frame
oval, 2¼ in. (57 mm.) high; a young gentleman, in a blue coat and scarlet gilet, powdered hair (French School, circa 1795); and a young gentleman, in a brown coat (Continental School, circa 1830)
the latter on card, gilt wood frames, the latter rectangular
circular and oval, 1½ in. (38 mm.) and 2 5/16 in. (58 mm.) diam./high (4)
Special notice
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