Elector Frederick Augustus III of Saxony (1750-1827), in white coat with red facings and gold buttons, white waistcoat with gold buttons, frilled cravat, powdered wig en queue, wearing the blue sash of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle

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ATTRIBUTED TO CHRISTIAN GOTTLIEB DOLST, CIRCA 1790
Elector Frederick Augustus III of Saxony (1750-1827), in white coat with red facings and gold buttons, white waistcoat with gold buttons, frilled cravat, powdered wig en queue, wearing the blue sash of the Royal Polish Order of the White Eagle
oval, 3 5/16 in. (84 mm.) high, gilt-metal frame with plain reverse

Provenance

Christie's, London, 3 June 1993, lot 74.

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Lot Essay

Elector Frederick Augustus III of Saxony, called the Just, grandson of King Augustus III of Poland (see lot 215), became the first King of Saxony in 1806. He was succeeded by his younger brother Anthony (see lot 217).
An identical miniature was sold Christie's, London, 21 June 1999, lot 231.

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