Saxonian School, circa 1790

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Saxonian School, circa 1790

Frederick-Augustus III of Saxony, facing right in white jacket with scarlet facings, frilled cravat, powdered hair en queue, the blue sash of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle

gilt-metal frame
oval, 3 1/4in. (82mm.) high

Lot Essay

Elector Frederick-Augustus III (1750-1827), called the Just, son of Prince Frederick-Christian of Saxony and his wife Princess Maria-Antonia of Bavaria, Elector of Saxony, became the first King of Saxony in 1806. In 1769, he married Princess Amalia of Zweibrücken.

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