Lot Essay
Possibly a portrait of Prince Ernst II Ludwig of Sachsen Gotha (1745-1804), who ruled from 1772 or his younger brother Prince August (1747-1806), who served as a general in the States General
Details
Louis Carrogis, called Carmontelle (1717-1806)
The Prince of Saxe-Gotha with his Tutor, Baron d'Hel... on a terrace
with inscriptions 'M.r Le prince de Saxe Gotha et M.r Le Baron d'hel... Son Gouverneur.', '1768.' and '214' on the mount; black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white
328 x 198mm.
The Prince of Saxe-Gotha with his Tutor, Baron d'Hel... on a terrace
with inscriptions 'M.r Le prince de Saxe Gotha et M.r Le Baron d'hel... Son Gouverneur.', '1768.' and '214' on the mount; black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white
328 x 198mm.
Provenance
Louis Carrogis de Carmontelle, Paris, 17 April 1807, part of lot 22
Chevalier Richard de Lédans, Paris, 3 Nov. 1816 Pierre de La Mésangère, Paris, 18 July 1831, part of lot 304, purchased by John Duff; and thence by inheritance
Chevalier Richard de Lédans, Paris, 3 Nov. 1816 Pierre de La Mésangère, Paris, 18 July 1831, part of lot 304, purchased by John Duff; and thence by inheritance