German School, circa 1785
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German School, circa 1785

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German School, circa 1785
Count Camillo Marcolini (1739-1814) and his family
On ivory; rectangular, 125 x 99 mm., wooden frame
Provenance
Ernst Blumka (1886–1969), Vienna, by 1924.
Christie’s, London, 3 March 1993, lot 86 (the sitters unidentified).
Exhibited
Vienna, Albertina, Internationale Miniaturenausstellung in der Albertina Wien, 1924, no. 969 (sitters unidentified; lent by Ernst Blumka).
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

Count Camillo Marcolini was a minister and general director of the fine arts for the electorate, later kingdom of Saxony. In 1767 he was appointed Lord Chamberlain; in 1774, Director of the Meissen porcelain factory; in 1778 Lord Controller; in 1779 Lord Equerry and in 1809 minister of the Royal cabinet.

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