Lot Essay
Maurice, Comte de Saxe, called Marshall de Saxe, was a French soldier born in Goslar. He was the illegitimate son of Augustus II, Elector of Saxony and king of Poland, and Countess Aurora von Königsmark.
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A collection of decorative miniatures including Maurice, Comte de Saxe (1696-1750)
facing left in blue uniform with red facings and wearing the breast-star of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle, powdered hair en queue
with signature 'nach E. Liotard', rectangular frame
oval, 3.1/8 in. (80 mm.) high; and five decorative miniatures of ladies including a Mary Stuart and Mrs. Graham after Gainsborough
one with added signature, rectangular frames
ovals, 2¼ in. (57 mm.) to 4 in. (102 mm.) high (6)
facing left in blue uniform with red facings and wearing the breast-star of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle, powdered hair en queue
with signature 'nach E. Liotard', rectangular frame
oval, 3.1/8 in. (80 mm.) high; and five decorative miniatures of ladies including a Mary Stuart and Mrs. Graham after Gainsborough
one with added signature, rectangular frames
ovals, 2¼ in. (57 mm.) to 4 in. (102 mm.) high (6)