Lot Essay
An identical miniature, attributed to Martin van Meytens, is illustrated in the exhibition catalogue Portrtn miniatury 17.-19. stolet, Prague, National Gallery Kinsky Palace, 1996, p. 53, no. 122.
Maria-Theresia of Habsburg (1717-1780), Holy Roman Empress 1745-1780, facing right in 'widow's weeds', black lace-bordered black dress, grey and black cap with falling black gauze and black ribbon tied under her chin, black necklace
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AUSTRIAN SCHOOL, CIRCA 1770/75
Maria-Theresia of Habsburg (1717-1780), Holy Roman Empress 1745-1780, facing right in 'widow's weeds', black lace-bordered black dress, grey and black cap with falling black gauze and black ribbon tied under her chin, black necklace
enamel on copper
oval, 16 in. (31 mm.) high, gilt-metal mount
Maria-Theresia of Habsburg (1717-1780), Holy Roman Empress 1745-1780, facing right in 'widow's weeds', black lace-bordered black dress, grey and black cap with falling black gauze and black ribbon tied under her chin, black necklace
enamel on copper
oval, 16 in. (31 mm.) high, gilt-metal mount