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For a very similar miniature in the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, see M. Olausson [ed.], Europeiskt Miniatyrmaleri, Stockholm, 1994, colour pl. 14.
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Augustus III (1693-1763), King of Poland, in gilt-studded armour and white cravat, powdered wig en queue, ermine-lined blue velvet cloak embroidered with the breast-star of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle and fastened by a jewelled clasp at right shoulder
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Augustus III (1693-1763), King of Poland, in gilt-studded armour and white cravat, powdered wig en queue, ermine-lined blue velvet cloak embroidered with the breast-star of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle and fastened by a jewelled clasp at right shoulder
rectangular, 2 9/16 x 3 9/16 in. (66 x 91 mm.), gilt-metal mount with inner beaded border
Augustus III (1693-1763), King of Poland, in gilt-studded armour and white cravat, powdered wig en queue, ermine-lined blue velvet cloak embroidered with the breast-star of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle and fastened by a jewelled clasp at right shoulder
rectangular, 2 9/16 x 3 9/16 in. (66 x 91 mm.), gilt-metal mount with inner beaded border
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