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Augustus the Strong (1670-1733), King of Poland, in gilt-studded armour, red-embroidered white sash gathered at waist, white cravat, powdered wig en queue, wearing the blue moiré sash and breast-star of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle on ermine-lined blue velvet cloak draped over his shoulders, and the badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece suspended from a red ribbon around his neck; the Electoral Saxon and Royal Polish crowns resting on a red cushion beside him
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Augustus the Strong (1670-1733), King of Poland, in gilt-studded armour, red-embroidered white sash gathered at waist, white cravat, powdered wig en queue, wearing the blue moiré sash and breast-star of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle on ermine-lined blue velvet cloak draped over his shoulders, and the badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece suspended from a red ribbon around his neck; the Electoral Saxon and Royal Polish crowns resting on a red cushion beside him
3 3/16 in. (80 mm.) diam., gilt-metal mount
Augustus the Strong (1670-1733), King of Poland, in gilt-studded armour, red-embroidered white sash gathered at waist, white cravat, powdered wig en queue, wearing the blue moiré sash and breast-star of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle on ermine-lined blue velvet cloak draped over his shoulders, and the badge of the Order of the Golden Fleece suspended from a red ribbon around his neck; the Electoral Saxon and Royal Polish crowns resting on a red cushion beside him
3 3/16 in. (80 mm.) diam., gilt-metal mount
Provenance
Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 21 March 1991, lot 77.
With Dr. Robert Keil (in 1999).
With Dr. Robert Keil (in 1999).
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